The economy has been in the slowest recovery since World War II. That slow growth has coincided with a steady decline in economic freedom as taxes, spending and regulation have all been on the rise.

The Cato Institute recently published the latest edition of its ranking of personal, economic, and overall freedom in the states. Cato Institute. The Cato Institute has recently published the latest ...

WASHINGTON- Marking the 30th anniversary of the Index of Economic Freedom, The Heritage Foundation released the 2024 edition of its annual Index of Economic Freedom today. 2023 was a year enveloped by ...

For those who confuse correlation with causation, a friend would joke that playing basketball in the NBA makes you taller. Previous articles have shown that greater economic freedom correlates with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I apply economic insights to improve regulations and their effects. At a time when politicians of both parties are seeking ever ...

Freedom is the right to make your own decisions and guide your life as you please (for good or ill) in the absence of outside interference — in particular, without government meddling. Freedom applies ...