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2010 Index of Economic Freedom |
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February 2010 |
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According to the 2010 Index of Economic Freedom, Hong Kong is the freest economy in the world, followed by Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
The report concluded that:
- Every region continues to maintain at least one of the top 20 freest economies.
- There is a positive relationship between economic
freedom and prosperity.
- Economic freedom improves the overall quality of life, promotes political and social progress, and supports environmental protection.
- As a result of increasing government interference in economic activity in many countries, overall progress toward greater economic freedom has been interrupted.
The 2010 Index of Economic Freedom covers 183 countries around the world, ranking 179 of them with an economic freedom score based on 10 measures of economic openness, regulatory efficiency, the rule of law, and competitiveness. The basic principles of economic freedom emphasized in the Index are individual empowerment, equitable treatment, and the promotion of competition. |
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The Heritage Foundation |
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Matt Streit
Tel: +1 202 608 6148
Email: Matthew.Streit@heritage.org |
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