The 2012 Index of Economic Freedom

1. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX

2. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX U.S. Drops Again in Rankings “ Mostly Free” #10 - United States

3. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Losing Economic Freedom The United States 2011 2012 Change Overall Score 77.8 76.3 -1.5 Government Spending 54.6 46.7 -7.9 Investment Freedom 75.0 70.0 -5.0 Freedom from Corruption 75.0 71.0 -4.0

4. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Global Average Economic Freedom

5. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Ten Economic Freedoms: World Averages Rule of Law Limited Government Regulatory Efficiency Open Markets

6. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Growing Attention to Public Debt Burden Quick Facts – Greece

7. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX One-Year Freedom Score Change

9. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX

10. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Economic Freedom is Key to Prosperity

11. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Economic Freedom Enhances Standards of Living

12. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Economic Freedom Promotes Growth and Reduces Poverty

13. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Economic Freedom Increases Entrepreneurship and Job Opportunities

14. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX Economic Freedom Promotes a Clean Environment

15. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX The Freer Economy, The Greater Prosperity

16. 2012 Index of Economic Freedom HERITAGE.ORG/INDEX