Economic freedom is one of the strongest tools available to fight poverty and is responsible for the greatest advances in reducing poverty over the last century. The economic growth created by increased economic freedom reduces poverty by giving more opportunities to workers and helping them avoid the poverty trap. With economic growth, absolute poverty levels are reduced, as is inequality, as relative poverty levels tend to decline as well.
In the News: Helping ‘Friends’ or Helping the Poor?
Unfortunately, acts of charity can serve as a front for selfish interests. U.S. foreign food aid is one example.
In the News: Best States for Bachelor Parties (and Economic Freedom)
The Mercatus Center has released its annual “Freedom in the 50 States” rankings—including the best state to host a bachelor party.
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.
In the News: Homeless Houston Veteran in Houston Ticketed by Police for Dumpster Diving in Search of Food
Why is Houston impeding the hungry from getting food?
In the News: Rent and the Single Girl
The glamour of New York City is something many young adults are willing to make sacrifices to be a part of.
In the News: Louisiana Forces Homeless Shelter to Destroy $8,000 Worth of Deer Meat
Why did $8000 worth of donated food get destroyed?
Economic Freedom’s Best Lesson in Economics
Revealed today: the nominations for Best Lesson in Economics.
What If the Oscars® Included Videos About Economic Freedom?
EconomicFreedom.org is hosting our own online awards to recognize some of the best videos from the past year that celebrate the benefits of economic freedom.
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 [...]
In the News: Penniless in Paradise
The bankruptcy of San Bernardino, CA, has captured national attention for the past few weeks, but for many, the city is simply a name on a map. Kevin D. Williamson, in his article for the National Review, reports on San Bernardino, and tells the fuller story. What was once a prosperous California city is now becoming [...]
Would you rather be poor in the United States, or poor in Zimbabwe?
If you’re like most people, your answer is probably, “neither.” Isn’t poor … well … poor? Does it really matter which country I am in? The answer is, yes. The lives of the poor vary greatly from country to country. In fact, according to statistics from the World Bank, the poorest citizens in countries that ranked among the [...]
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 [...]
In the News: Penniless in Paradise
The bankruptcy of San Bernardino, CA, has captured national attention for the past few weeks, but for many, the city is simply a name on a map. Kevin D. Williamson, in his article for the National Review, reports on San Bernardino, and tells the fuller story. What was once a prosperous California city is now becoming [...]
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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