The path to prosperity: The 2024 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes
By
Ignacio Campomanes, Nina Dannaoui-Johnson, Joseph Lemoine, Dan Negrea
In this “year of election,” freedom continues to decline globally. Political rights, judicial independence, and checks and balances are eroding. Prosperity growth has slowed, particularly in developing countries. The data underscores a strong link between freedom and prosperity, highlighting the need for data-driven policy reforms.