Mountain States Most Free; Montana Ranks 6th Most Free

By Chris Woodward, The Center Square

Mountain states rank among the “most free” in North America, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute.

Montana tied as the sixth most free state in the nation.

The Canadian think tank employs 10 variables for its Economic Freedom of North America 2023 reports and scores states based on categories such as government spending, taxes, labor market freedom, legal system and property rights, sound money, and freedom to trade internationally...

By Chris Woodward, The Center Square Mountain states rank among the “most free” in North America, according to a new report from the ...
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