Texas Economy

Texas ranks near the top (again) for economic freedom

Texas’ economic policies keep it near the top in economic freedom, but government barriers hinder more human flourishing.

The Fraser Institute gleans these insights in its recently released annual Economic Freedom of North America report. Based on variables related to government spending, taxes and labor market freedom, Texas and Florida tied for second place, behind only New Hampshire, where fewer than 1.5 million people reside.

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