Heritage 2008 Index of Economic Freedom

Ever wonder why conservatives consider economic freedom so important? It’s not just a matter of fairness and justice, which are important in their own rights, but also has numerous practical benefits to society as a whole.

Why are we so prosperous in America? The relative lack of governmental controls over our economy has a lot to do with it.

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