Texas’ economic freedom ranking remains high but drops to 3rd nationwide

The midterm elections reinforced the point that institutions matter for our livelihood and prosperity. If our economic and political institutions support freedom, then our social institutions – families, charities and churches – can thrive. If they don’t, then our republic could crumble. The recent Economic Freedom of the World report notes that the U.S. has...

Economic liberty: Down in America, up in Texas

Economic freedom in America has steadily declined for the past 15 years as the role of the federal government has expanded rapidly.