<p>The Human Freedom Index presents the state of human freedom around the world based on a broad measure that covers personal , civil and economic freedom.  The United States ranks 23 out of 165 nations included in the index. </p>

The Human Freedom Index presents the state of human freedom around the world based on a broad measure that covers personal , civil and economic freedom. The United States ranks 23 out of 165 nations included in the index.

<p>The Human Freedom Index presents the state of human freedom around the world based on a broad measure that covers personal , civil and economic freedom. &nbsp;The United States ranks 23 out of 165 nations included in the index.&nbsp;</p>

Freedom: Are we as free as we think ? In conversation with Ian Vasquez from the Cato Institute, co-author of the Human Freedom Index, published by the Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute.

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Freedom: Are we as free as we think ? In conversation with Ian Vasquez from the Cato Institute, co-author of the Human Freedom Index, published by the Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute.

Freedom: Are we as free as we think ? In conversation with Ian Vasquez from the Cato Institute, co-author of the Human Freedom Index, published by the Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute.

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