The Benefits of Economic Freedom: A Survey

The Independent Review, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 193-211, 2003

30 Pages Posted: 21 Oct 2009

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Niclas Berggren

Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN); University of Economics, Prague - Faculty of Economics and Public Administration

Date Written: April 9, 2003

Abstract

A new empirical field of research in economics shows that policies characterized by economic freedom produce economic growth. "Economic freedom" means such things as a small government, protection of private property, a well-functioning legal system, free competition and few regulations. The field also shows that under certain conditions, economic freedom improves income equality.

Suggested Citation

Berggren, Niclas, The Benefits of Economic Freedom: A Survey (April 9, 2003). The Independent Review, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 193-211, 2003, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1177782

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