Prosperity Index Shows That Democracy Still Works Best - Joel Kotkin - New Geographer - Forbes

Prosperity Index Shows That Democracy Still Works Best - Joel Kotkin - New Geographer - Forbes

But still, according a new study by my colleagues at the Legatum Institute, when it comes to delivering the best economic environment for people and families various forms of liberal capitalism still perform best.

The Legatum Prosperity Index found that all the more prosperous places – not only by income, but by quality of life, environment, education and health care – almost exclusively are democratic states. “Prosperity,” the report concludes, “is found in entrepreneurial democracies that have strong social fabrics.”

Op-Ed Columnist - The Paralysis of the State - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Columnist - The Paralysis of the State - NYTimes.com