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2025 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes launch

Experts examine the latest trends in global freedom and prosperity and highlight the work of changemakers fighting to promote democracy in launching the 2025 Indexes.

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2025 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes: How political freedom drives growth

As the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes show political freedom declining worldwide for the twelfth straight year, new data analysis shows its importance for lasting prosperity: Though authoritarians promise economic rewards, democratizing countries gain an 8.8 percent GDP per capita boost over twenty years than their autocratic peers. With democracy on the ropes, what else can the Indexes tell us?

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Freedom and prosperity indexes

The Freedom and Prosperity Indexes analyze twenty-nine years of data taken from 164 countries to better understand how a strong rule of law, political freedom, and market economy provide the surest path to durable prosperity.

Freedom and democracy

Through data-driven analysis, targeted research initiatives, and strategic convenings, the Freedom and Prosperity Center explores how political freedom and democratic principles contribute to economic well-being and societal progress.

Prosperity in emerging markets

The Freedom and Prosperity Center sheds light on the challenges faced by emerging markets and offers practical solutions to attract more investment, improve the business climate, enhance competitiveness, and stimulate job creation.

Human flourishing

Seeing as true prosperity goes beyond economic metrics, the Freedom and Prosperity Center focuses on enhancing individual well-being by advancing policies and initiatives that foster personal development, dignity, and the holistic growth of societies.

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Annual Freedom and Prosperity Indexes launch

Examining the latest trends in freedom and prosperity among 164 countries around the world.

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This annual event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars to explore actionable solutions for global development, freedom, democracy, and shared prosperity.

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