2010 Index of Economic Freedom

The countries of the world have diverged sharply in their responses to the global recession. Some are unwavering in their pursuit of economic freedom, proven over decades to be the surest way to increase wealth and fight poverty. Others have turned away, seeking economic security through government programs or controls. Which path is better? The early results are in. The 2010 Index of Economic Freedom finds that countries that have held true to the principles of economic freedom are recovering more quickly, forging ahead in the global quest for prosperity. For others, their policies of government intervention and regulation have, so far at least, simply not worked.