Frequently Asked Questions: 2021 Best Countries What is Best Countries? Best Countries is a dynamic multimedia portal that includes rankings, video content, interactive data visualization tools, original reporting from journalists and op-eds from international thought leaders. The content leverages data derived fom a proprietary survey produced in partnership between U.S. News & World Report, BAV Group, a unit of global marketing communications company VMLY&R, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specifically professor David J. Reibstein. Additional featured rankings were produced, including the countries that are best to headquarter a corporation, raise a family, receive an education and more.