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The U.S. declined from being a “free” economy to “mostly free.” This year, it ranks 10th in the world

See America’s Ranking in the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom


By Heritage Foundation Amy Payne——--January 10, 2013

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When we talk about “economic freedom,” what do we mean—and why does it matter?

Economic freedom is the fundamental right of every human to control his or her own labor and property. In an economically free society, individuals are free to work, produce, consume, and invest in any way they please, with that freedom both protected by the state and unconstrained by the state.
Since reaching a global peak in 2008, sadly, economic freedom around the world has continued to stagnate. More...

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