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Using Economic Freedom Indexes as Policy Indicators: An Intercontinental Example

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  • Zane Spindler
  • Xavier Vanssay
  • Vincent Hildebrand

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  • Zane Spindler & Xavier Vanssay & Vincent Hildebrand, 2008. "Using Economic Freedom Indexes as Policy Indicators: An Intercontinental Example," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 8(3), pages 195-214, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:porgrv:v:8:y:2008:i:3:p:195-214
    DOI: 10.1007/s11115-008-0050-y
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