The Czech Republic has the highest per-capita GDP among former eastern bloc countries.
Economic Freedom
November 19, 2021
10:18AM
Bill 96 will likely help drive businesses away from the province.
July 12, 2021
5:00AM
Subnational jurisdictions of around 9.5 million people seem to be the fastest-growing economies.
December 18, 2020
11:43AM
The Chinese Communist Party has intensified its attack on freedom at home and abroad.
December 14, 2020
5:54PM
The European Union enjoyed its pinnacle of influence after the Soviet Union collapsed.
July 3, 2020
10:50AM
An international group of think tanks from 35 nations and territories from around the world has penned an open letter condemning the actions of the Communist Party of China and supporting the people of Hong Kong. On Tuesday, China’s National People’s Congress passed its controversial national security law, which violates Hong Kong’s Basic Law and encroaches on the city’s freedoms and liberties. The letter, which details Hong Kong’s success since the Second World War in becoming one of the most prosperous, entrepreneurial, and freest places on earth, is signed by 37 member organizations of the Economic Freedom of the World Network, which is led by Canada’s Fraser Institute.
June 11, 2020
11:21AM
Hongkongers have enjoyed the highest level of personal freedom in the world, according to the Human Freedom Index.
December 9, 2019
3:19PM
There’s no need to wait for EU membership to increase the level of freedom in these countries.
October 2, 2019
2:34PM
Central planners lack the knowledge and incentives to respond to consumer wants and needs.
September 26, 2019
12:55PM
In countries where men and women’s economic rights are equally protected under the law, women live on average about nine years longer.
