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The new Ernst & Young report identifies the top 10 global business risks by analyzing the top risks identified for some of the world's most important industry sectors. In today's post-downturn economy, a variety of business risks have emerged -- and some have become more prominent. From the threat of increased regulation to emerging markets to social responsibility and more, our survey of leading industry executives shows which risks you should be prioritizing this year.

Ranking from 2009 is shown in parentheses.

1. Regulation and compliance (2)
2. Access to credit (1)
3. Slow recovery or double-dip recession (No change)
4. Managing talent (7)
5. Emerging markets (12)
6. Cost cutting (No change)
7. Non-traditional entrants (5)
8. Radical greening (4)
9. Social acceptance risk and corporate social responsibility (New)
10. Executing alliances and transactions (8)