This article examines the relationship between economic, political, and civil freedoms and human flourishing using data from the Fraser Institute, Freedom House, and Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program. Through econometric analysis, the research quantifies how different freedom dimensions impact overall well-being, contributing to institutional economics while addressing broader questions about freedom’s role in personal and societal development. The study suggests that freedom may be a crucial element for human prosperity and fulfillment.
Researchers
Rafael Acevedo
Creighton University
The Question:
How do varying levels of freedom influence outcomes across the six key domains of human flourishing in different countries? What is the relative impact of economic, political, and civil freedoms on the six key domains of human flourishing, and does economic freedom have the strongest influence?