According to the Economic Freedom of the World Data, the United

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to the Economic Freedom of the World data, the United States

• A) is now the freest economy in the world.
• B) is the world's third freest economy, behind only Hong Kong and Singapore.
• C) has experienced a decline in economic freedom since 2000, and it no longer ranks in the top ten of the world's freest economies.
• D) has experienced an increase in economic freedom since 2000 and it is now the world's 8th freest economy.

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Dependence

A condition characterized by a physical or psychological need for a substance or behavior, often leading to compulsive use.

Legal Drugs

Substances that are permitted by law for sale and consumption, which can include prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and certain recreational drugs.

Illegal Drugs

Substances whose production, sale, or possession is prohibited by law due to their potential for abuse or harm.

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