What many probably do not know yet is that economic freedom is not only a useful metric from which to offer policy prescriptions for the purpose of social betterment, but that it is an important tool with which to evaluate investment climates.

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If you are not participating in either of these activities, you must re-evaluate your purpose, what you stand for and your desire to be relevant.

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