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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.
Our public event invite experts to examine the latest trends in global freedom and prosperity, highlighting the work of changemakers fighting to promote democracy in launching the 2025 Indexes.
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2026 Atlas: Freedom and Prosperity Around the World invites leading economists and scholars to dive deep into the state of freedom and prosperity in ten countries around the world. Drawing on our thirty-year dataset covering political, economic, and legal developments, this year’s Atlas is the evidence-based guide to better policy in 2026.
Our ongoing series into policy trends and recommendations
The future of democracy assistance paper series provides an in-depth look at the many complex challenges to democracy around the world and highlights actionable policies that promote democratic governance.
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