TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - September 27, 2017) - On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Fraser Institute will release its annual Economic Freedom of the World report.
The report compares the level of economic freedom in 159 countries and territories based on size of government, taxation, rule of law, property rights, regulation and other factors.
All countries and territories, including Canada and the United States, are ranked and changes in economic freedom are tracked over time.
A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).
The full report will also be available as a free PDF download at www.fraserinstitute.org.
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Contact Information:
MEDIA CONTACT:
Fred McMahon
Dr. Michael A. Walker Research Chair in Economic Freedom
Fraser Institute
To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 Ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org