economic freedom

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Life expectancy is 79.5 years in the top quartile of countries compared to 64.4 years in the bottom quartile.


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As the world shifted to free markets, poverty rates plummeted

Life expectancy is 80 years in the freest countries compared to 64 in the least-free countries.


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Economic freedom means economic growth

Corporate and industry subsidy programs transfer wealth from the many to the few.


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Rule of law, limited government key to economic freedom in the U.S. and around the world

Since 2000, the U.S. has seen the size of government grow and trade freedom diminish.


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Saudi Arabia's anti-women laws require swift dose of economic freedom - Women and Progress

Saudi women must obtain permission from their guardians before they travel, go to university, get a job or get married.


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Southeast Asian country’s policy climate receives poor grade in annual survey.


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Not surprisingly, low-ranking countries include Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar.