1. Economic Freedom of the World: 2015 Report Robert Lawson Jerome M. Fullinwider Endowed Centennial Chair in Economic Freedom Director, O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom

5. Methodology 144 countries. 42 variables grouped into 5 areas. Time Series: 1970, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, and 2000-2010. 0-10 rating scale with 10 indicating more economic freedom. Data-driven index. –World Bank –IMF –World Economic Forum –WTO Transparency throughout.

6. Source: EFW 2015, Exhibit 1.2. Economic Freedom Ratings, 2013 Top Nations plus U.K., U.S., Japan

7. Source: EFW 2015, Exhibit 1.2 & Country Tables Economic Freedom Ratings, 2013 Top Nations plus U.K., U.S., Japan

8. Source: EFW 2015, Exhibit 1.2. Economic Freedom Ratings, 2013 Select Nations

11. “What counts is results, and there can be no doubt that the Soviet planning system has been a powerful engine for economic growth. But it has done so in an atmosphere of great human sacrifice…” Samuelson & Nordhaus. 1989.

12. efwdata.com