Economic Freedom of North America rates economic freedom on a 10-point scale for two indexes. An all-government index captures the impact of restrictions on economic freedom by all levels of government (federal, state/provincial, and municipal/local). A subnational index captures the impact of restrictions by state or provincial and local governments. Economic Freedom of North America employs 10 components in three areas: 1) Size of Government; 2) Takings and Discriminatory Taxation; and 3) Labour Market Freedom.

The index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom. The cornerstones of freedom are personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, and security...

Union transparency is important for two reasons. First, transparency enables workers to make more informed decisions about their preference for collective representation. Second, transparency leads to and is essential for accountability. Disclosing financial information publicly allows workers and interested parties alike to determine the appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficacy of union spending.