Mapping Freedom: Insights from the Human Freedom Index: A Linear Regression Analysis
Mapping Freedom: Insights from the Human Freedom Index What exactly do we mean when we talk about freedom? Is it the ability to speak your mind without fear? The assurance that laws will be applied fairly? The right to practice your faith without interference? Or perhaps the opportunity to start a business without excessive red tape? Freedom is complex, multifaceted, and often difficult to quantify. That's where the Human Freedom Index (HFI) comes in—a collaborative effort by the Cato Institute, the Fraser Institute, and the Liberales Institut that attempts to measure freedom across countries through a variety of variables, from political rights to economic indicators. In this article, I'll take you on a journey through the relationships between different aspects of freedom, sharing insights from an analysis of the Human Freedom Index data from 2008-2016. We'll explore how these freedoms correlate, what this tells us about societies around the world, and why some of the f...