Measures of Freedom

Freedom House Ratings, Freedom in the World 2009
2009: Political Rights: 5, Civil Liberties: 4, Status: Partly Free
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World: 2004 Annual Report
2002: 8.6 (out of 10)
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World
2006: 8.57 (out of 10)
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World: 2003 Annual Report
2001: 8.5 (out of 10)

Articles

A Free-Market Constitution for Hong Kong: A Blueprint for China [PDF], by Alvin Rabushka, Cato Journal, 1989
Related Topics: Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan
"The standard of living of the four dragons—Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan—has caught and surpassed a number of European countries. ... the single most important factor that accounts for their economic success is that each country affords its residents a considerable measure of economic freedom."
Roads, Cars, and Responsibility, by Scott McPherson, 7 Apr 2004
Related Topics: Private Roads, Fairfax, Virginia, London, England, Personal Responsibility