Economic Freedom

Economic Freedom of the Arab World: 2009 Annual Report

— Nov 14, 2009

The Economic Freedom of the Arab World: 2009 Annual Report compares and ranks Arab nations in five economic freedom areas: size of government; commercial and economic law and security of property rights; access to sound money; freedom to trade internationally, and the regulation of credit, labour, and business.

Economic Freedom and the Resource Curse

— Oct 22, 2009

This paper explores the question of whether mineral resource wealth is an economic blessing or curse, particularly for developing nations where growth and reduction of poverty are vital. It does this by examining the relationship between natural resources and economic growth and the interaction between institutions and natural resources.

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Economic Freedom of the World: 2009 Annual Report

— Sep 13, 2009

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 economic freedom are personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, and security of privately owned property. Forty-two data points are used to construct a summary index and to measure the degree of economic freedom in five broad areas: (1) size of government: expenditures, taxes, and enterprises; (2) legal structure and security of property rights; (3) access to sound money; (4) freedom to trade internationally; and (5) regulation of credit, labor and business.

Economic Freedom of the Arab World: 2008 Annual Report

— Nov 5, 2008

Economic freedom is based on the cornerstones of personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, and security of private property. Research shows that individuals living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy higher levels of prosperity.

Economic Freedom of the World: 2008 Annual Report

— Sep 15, 2008

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 economic freedom are personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, and security of privately owned property. Forty-two variables are used to construct a summary index and to measure the degree of economic freedom in five broad areas: (1) size of government; (2) legal structure and security of property rights; (3) access to sound money; (4) freedom to trade internationally; and (5) regulation of credit, labor and business.

Economic Freedom of North America: 2008 Annual Report (US Edition)

— Jul 10, 2008

This is the fifth edition of the annual report, Economic Freedom of North America , and this year marks the first time we are producing a US edition of the report. The statistical results of this year's study persuasively confirm those published in the previous four editions.

Economic Freedom of North America: 2008 Annual Report (Canadian Edition)

— Jul 9, 2008

This is the fifth edition of the annual report, Economic Freedom of North America . The statistical results of this year's study persuasively confirm those published in the previous four editions; economic freedom is a powerful driver of growth and prosperity.