If Nevada scores so well in economic freedom measures, why is its unemployment still above 11 percent? Derek Yonai, in a recent article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal unpacks a bit of the mystery behind Nevada’s stunted economic growth.

“One problem is that Nevada is fighting an uphill battle with one arm tied behind its back: The federal government owns approximately 85 percent of Nevada’s land, preventing the state from developing those lands to improve its economy and allow for job creation.

If we want to get Nevada’s economy growing and reduce unemployment, one solution is to give the people of Nevada back their land for private ownership. Free Nevada and unleash the entrepreneur.” -Derek Yonai

Read the entire article here.