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2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX

U.S. Drops Again in Rankings

“Mostly Free”

#10 - United States

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Losing Economic FreedomThe United States

2011 2012 Change

Overall Score 77.8 76.3 -1.5

Government Spending 54.6 46.7 -7.9Investment Freedom 75.0 70.0 -5.0Freedom from Corruption 75.0 71.0 -4.0

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Global Average Economic Freedom

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Ten Economic Freedoms: World Averages

Rule of Law

Limited Government

Regulatory Efficiency

Open Markets

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Growing Attention to Public Debt Burden

Quick Facts – Greece

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One-Year Freedom Score Change

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Which Countries Enjoy the Most Economic Freedom?

2012 Index

1. Hong Kong2. Singapore3. Australia4. New Zealand5. Switzerland6. Canada7. Chile 8. Mauritius 9. Ireland10. United States

2011 Index

1. Hong Kong2. Singapore3. Australia4. New Zealand5. Switzerland6. Canada7. Ireland 8. Denmark9. United States10. Bahrain

Least Free: North Korea, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Libya

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2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX

Economic Freedom is Key to Prosperity

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Economic Freedom Enhances Standards of Living

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Economic Freedom Promotes Growth and Reduces Poverty

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Economic Freedom Increases Entrepreneurship and Job Opportunities

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Economic Freedom Promotes a Clean Environment

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The Freer Economy, The Greater Prosperity

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