The Fraser Institute/Media Advisory: Which Countries Have the Most Human Freedoms? Human Freedom Index to be Released on Tuesday, August 18


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 17, 2015) - On Tuesday, August 18, the Fraser Institute and a network of international think-tanks will release the Human Freedom Index, a global measurement of personal, civil, and economic freedoms.

The report compares the level of human freedom in 152 countries using 76 indicators in areas that include freedom of speech, religion, individual economic choice, and women's freedoms.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired at 5:30 a.m. (Eastern) on August 18.

The full report will also be available as a free PDF download at www.fraserinstitute.org and www.freetheworld.com.

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Contact Information:

Media Contacts:
Fred McMahon
Michael A. Walker Research Chair in Economic Freedom
Fraser Institute

For interviews with Mr. McMahon, please contact:
Aanand Radia
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 Ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org