Economic Freedom Underpins Human Rights and Democratic Governance

Publication Date: March 2008

Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Anthony B. Kim

Series: WebMemo

Topic: Human rights (Economic, social, and cultural rights)

Keywords: Trade and foreign aid; property; liberty; Democracy

Type: Brief

Abstract:

Economic freedom is an indispensable means toward promoting effective, lawful, and democratic governance.