January 04, 2006
Heritage index released today
Heritage released its Index of Economic Freedom today.
Out of the 157 countries graded in the Index, 99 saw improved scores this year, and the average country score now falls into the “mostly free' category for the first time ever. Because economic freedom is linked with economic growth and prosperity, this is an important development.
Once again, Hong Kong and Singapore lead the pack, followed by Ireland, which jumped several spots. The United States is back in the top 10, after its first year out, due to narrow cuts in government spending and lower tariffs.
Or you can use the other economic freedom index. :-)
Posted by Robert Lawson at 01:29 PM in
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