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Last Updated: 26th Apr 2024

What are the four criteria heritage uses to rank countries according to their economic freedom?

Based on twelve factors, is the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom.
  • You have the right to your property.
  • Judicial effectiveness.
  • Integrity of the government
  • Tax burden.
  • Spending by the government
  • Financial health.
  • Freedom for Business .
  • Labor.



So, what are the main criteria used to measure economic freedom in the index?

Economic freedom is measured using 12 qualitative and quantitative factors. These are grouped into four broad categories or pillars of economic freedom:

  • Rule of Law (property Rights, Government Integrity, Judicial Effectiveness)
  • Government Size (government spending and tax burden, fiscal health).

What are the five economic freedoms, other than those mentioned? These five principles of economic liberty: property rights, rule-of-law, free trade and a constitutionally limited government have a track record of creating long-lasting economic growth, opportunities, and prosperity.

What country enjoys the greatest economic freedom?

2017 Top Index of Economic Freedom

Rank Country/Region Score
1 Hong Kong 90.2
2 Singapore 89.4
3 New Zealand 84.4
4 Switzerland 81.9

What is freedom?

The Human Freedom Index measures the level of freedom worldwide. It is a broad measure that includes personal, civil and economic freedom. The Index of Freedom in the World is a predecessor of the Human Freedom Index.