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

    January 10, 2013 at 8:56 am

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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 … More

    “Mostly Free” Means Fewer Jobs, Less Money for Millions in U.S.

    January 25, 2010 at 1:11 pm

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    This year’s Index of Economic Freedom contains the unsettling news that the United States has dropped out of the exclusive club of free economies and is graded “mostly free” for the first time in the Index’s 16-year history. The United States’ Index score dropped from last year’s 80.7 to this … More

    The U.S. Isn’t as Free as It Used to Be

    January 20, 2010 at 12:17 pm

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    The United States is losing ground to its major competitors in the global marketplace, according to the 2010 Index of Economic Freedom released today by the Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal. This year, of the world’s 20 largest economies, the U.S. suffered the largest drop in overall economic … More

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