Still the Land of the Free? The U.S. Slips in the 2014 Index of Economic Freedom

Still the Land of the Free? The U.S. Slips Again in the 2014 Index of Economic Freedom According to the 2014 Index of Economic Freedom, released this week by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, the United States is the 12th most economically free nation worldwide, slipping two spots since last year and tying its lowest ranking since the inception of the Index 20 years ago. See how other countries performed >> A trusted reference tool for policymakers, researchers and academics, the Index measures 10 benchmarks - from property rights to entrepreneurship - to gauge the economic success of more than 180 countries around the globe. Online tools, including customizable comparison charts and an interactive heat map allow readers to engage with the data like never before, bringing the book's data to life. Order your printed edition of the 2014 Index of Economic Freedom today.

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