. This year’s Index shows that the United States, once again, finds itself outside the top 10 free economies of the world -- tying its all-time low score.
The complete top 10 rankings can be seen below along with other key facts relating to the Index:
· The U.S. fell in rank to a second-tier "mostly free" economy in 2010.
· The U.S. has declined in status 8 of the last 10 years.
· The
U.S. economy continues to underperform despite a private sector-led
energy boom that has made the U.S. the world's largest producer of oil
and natural gas.
· The Index scores 178 countries and only 5 earned "free" economic status this year.
· 4 of the world's top 10 economies are located in the Asia-Pacific region.
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