The components of economic freedom, income and growth: an empirical analysis

Abstract

This paper seeks to bring a better understanding of the relationship between economic growth and the disaggregated factors which constitute the elements of economic freedom. The two main objectives of this paper are to: (1) based on the Solow augmented growth model, test which of the elements of economic freedom demonstrate a statistically significant relationship to economic growth; and (2) establish which way the main causality direction between economic freedom and growth runs from. Finally, we identify desirable directions for further research and policy implications.