Economic Freedom of the World: 2015 Report

Robert LawsonJerome M. Fullinwider Endowed Centennial Chair in Economic FreedomDirector, O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom

Methodology

• 144 countries.• 42 variables grouped into 5 areas.• Time Series: 1970, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, and 2000-2010.• 0-10 rating scale with 10 indicating more economic

freedom.• Data-driven index .

– World Bank– IMF– World Economic Forum– WTO

• Transparency throughout.

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Source: EFW 2015, Exhibit 1.2.

Economic Freedom Ratings, 2013Top Nations plus U.K., U.S., Japan

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Source: EFW 2015, Exhibit 1.2 & Country Tables

Economic Freedom Ratings, 2013Top Nations plus U.K., U.S., Japan

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Source: EFW 2015, Exhibit 1.2.

Economic Freedom Ratings, 2013Select Nations

“What counts is results, and there can be no doubt that the Soviet planning system has been a powerful engine for economic growth. But it has done so in an atmosphere of great human sacrifice…” Samuelson & Nordhaus. 1989.

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