“Essential” Government Spending? Tell Us What You Think “Essential” Government Spending? Tell Us What You Think Rather than decreasing the amount we owe, our leaders are seeking to raise the “debt ceiling” for spending they consider essential
A Great American Tradition: Spring Cleaning A Great American Tradition: Spring Cleaning The federal government could also use a good scrub-down
Statue of Liberty Three Different Views on Immigration How does immigration impact economic freedom?
Hot air balloons Happy Tax Freedom Day®! To celebrateTax Freedom Day®, here's a list of some puzzling sales taxes
farming crop NOT CHEAP, NOT FAIR: CROP INSURANCE SUBSIDIES AND THE NEW FARM BILL Congress is expected to pass a new Farm Bill—and with it, an increase in the crop insurance subsidies it pays to farmers
Pineapples ECONOMIC FREEDOM TASTES LIKE PINEAPPLES AND BLACK PEPPER Why are exotic foods no longer a privilege of the wealthy?
Runners at the track “PRO-BUSINESS” OR “PRO-MARKET”? AND WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Surprising as it may seem, “Pro-business” does not necessarily mean “pro-market”

What is Economic Freedom

Economic freedom is the key to greater opportunity and an improved quality of life. It’s the freedom to choose how to produce, sell, and use your own resources, while respecting others’ rights to do the same. Learn more »