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2011 Index of Economic Freedom (Infographic)

BY JD Rucker | 01-17-2011 | 2:26 PM
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Freedom is in the air with Tunisians overthrowing their oppressive government, Lebanon's government collapsing, and strife around the world being fought. Where does economic freedom stand in the equation?

In this simple infographic, The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation point towards the trends in the US and around the world. What can we learn from this data? Is the country and the world in general heading in the right direction with the economy?

Take a look at the graphic below and check out the information about the Index itself.

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