Personal Autonomy and Individual Rights - The variable evaluates the extent of state control over travel, choice of residence, employment or institutions of higher education; the right of citizens to own property and establish private businesses; the private business' freedom from unduly influence by government officials, security forces, political parties or organized crime; gender equality, freedom of choice of marriage partners and size of family; equality of opportunity and absence of economic exploitation. Countries are graded between 0 (worst) and 16 (best).
Type of variable: Discrete
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| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section: | 193 |
| Basic time-series: | 193 |
| Standard cross-section: | 193 |
| Standard time-series: | 193 |
| OECD cross-section: | 32 |
| OECD time-series: | 32 |
| Dataset | Available for years: |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series: | 2005-2024 |
| Basic time-series: | 2005-2024 |
| OECD time-series: | 2005-2024 |