Economic freedom and improved environmental quality go hand in hand. As a country achieves higher levels of economic freedom, its environmental quality improves as well. These improvements result from increased demand for a better environment in wealthy nations, stronger protection of property rights, and greater technological change as investment in research and development increases.
St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Day It’s Hip to Be “Green”
We’re celebrating March 17 by pointing out how economic freedom promotes being green the other 364 days of the year.
Not Cheap, Not Fair: Crop Insurance Subsidies and the New Farm Bill
Congress is expected to pass a new Farm Bill this year—and with it, an increase in the crop insurance subsidies it pays to farmers. Why is this unfair?
In the News: Mountain Man Fights Local Government to Keep Nature School Natural
It turns out that “all natural” is illegal in some areas of North Carolina.
Economic Freedom Tastes Like Pineapples and Black Pepper
Exotic foods—expensive to produce and difficult to transport—used to be a privilege of the wealthy. How has economic freedom changed that?
In the News: Don’t Be Ashamed College Students, Profit is Not a Dirty Word
Professor Brian Brenberg reminds students that for-profit businesses are helping millions of people around the world rise out of poverty.
In the News: The Disgusting Consequences of Plastic-Bag Bans
The trend of banning plastic bags across the country has caused dangerous and unintended consequences, including illness.
In the News: Bottom Falls Out of Debt-Ridden City
Irresponsible government spending has lead to a mess of devastating sinkholes for one bankrupted city
Liberty’s Library
From beginners to experts, our reading guide provides personalized recommendations to help you further your knowledge of liberty.
In the News: College Park couple says front yard vegetable garden is under fire again
What began as one Florida couple’s solution for affordable, fresh vegetables has turned into a battle over property rights. Click to learn more.
2013 New Year’s Resolutions for the U.S. Government
Hi Uncle Sam,
This hasn’t been your best year, I’m sure you’ll agree. But fortunately, now is a great time to make some New Year’s resolutions and begin to turn things around.
In the News: Why We Should Care About America’s Fading Economic Freedom
The word at the water cooler is that the U.S. has fallen to 18th in economic freedom. So what’s the big deal? Professor Antony Davies of Duquesne University explains in U.S. News & World Report that economic freedom benefits just about everyone. “The conclusion is simple: Economic freedom yields beneficial results. … data bears out [...]
Unintended Consequences: What will it take to reach the new MPG requirements?
The federal government is proposing to increase the fuel economy standard, a requirement that forces automakers to make their vehicles more fuel efficient over time. These standards will likely be difficult to achieve, but even aside from the difficulty in complying, should the government be telling automakers how to make their vehicles?
In the News: Why We Should Care About America’s Fading Economic Freedom
The word at the water cooler is that the U.S. has fallen to 18th in economic freedom. So what’s the big deal? Professor Antony Davies of Duquesne University explains in U.S. News & World Report that economic freedom benefits just about everyone. “The conclusion is simple: Economic freedom yields beneficial results. … data bears out [...]
Episode One: Economic Freedom & Quality of Life
Across the globe, the societies that have the best quality of life are those with the highest levels of economic freedom. From lower unemployment to better-protected civil rights and cleaner environments, economic freedom is vital to improving the well-being of society, especially for the most vulnerable.
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