The Results

Exhibit 1 lists each of the 25 components and their weighting in the overall index. Exhibit 2 illustrates graphically the 1997 weighted summary index for the 119 countries for which we were able to derive ratings. Exhibit 3 presents the same data for the 1997 unweighted index. Exhibits 4 an d 5 present the parall el material for 1990. Additional detail on the components and a graphic presentation of the results for each of the seven areas is presented in the 1997 Area Ratings section. The area ratings allow one to both (a) pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of various countries and (b) identify country differences in economic freedom in specific areas.

The Appendices provide additional details. Appendix I presents both the 1990 and 1997 component ratings and the actual data on which they were based for each country. Appendix II presents the 1997 area ratings, 1997 summary ratings, and 1990 summary ratings for each country.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

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