For the last 40 years, the Freedom in the World report has been published by a Washington, D.C.-based political science think tank that specializes in analyzing political freedom around the world. The ratings focus on civil liberties, freedom of the press, rule of law and political rights. The links to the main report may be found here and here. Chile is one of the four dozen countries in the world which has received the highest ratings in all categories. Other countries that share this prestige include:
Americas
USA
Canada
Chile
Uruguay
Costa Rica
Bahamas
Barbados
Dominica
St. Kitts and Nevis
Santa Lucia
Puerto Rico
Eastern Europe
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Lithuania
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Western Europe
All 25 countries except Italy, Greece, Monaco and (especially) Turkey
Rest of the World
New Zealand
Australia
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Palau
Tuvalu
There are probably several ways that one might interpret these ratings. "Democracy" certainly has not always produced the best results or most effective conditions for living in a free society. The Draconian rule of the USA or the interventionism and socialism of Australia and Europe can testify to that fact. So does violation of property rights through abortion or things like drug confiscation in most of the countries listed above. But it is interesting that most of the places that expats consider going (with the notable exception of Panama) all boast top ratings in every category of this study.
Sovereign Man is launching its resilient community in Chile in February. Do you want to be a part of it? If Chile is on your radar screen, perhaps you should check out the residency program which I offer. Go to www.chile-consulting.cl and view the entries at bottom center or send an email to jcobin@offshoreadvisorygroup.com and I will send the program links directly to you.
Dr. Cobin’s book, Life in Chile: A Former American’s Guide for Newcomers, is the most comprehensive treatise on Chilean life ever written, designed to help newcomers get settled in Chile. He covers almost ever topic imaginable for immigrants. This knowledge is applied in his valet consulting service, where he guides expatriates through the process of finding a place to live and settle in Chile, helping them glide over the speed bumps that they would otherwise face in getting their visas, setting up businesses, buying real estate, investing in Chilean stocks or gold coins, etc. The cost is $49.
Dr. Cobin’s sequel book, Expatriates to Chile: Topics for Living, adds even further depth on important topics to expatriates who either live in Chile already or who have Chile on the short list of countries where they hope to immigrate. The book deals with crucial issues pertaining to urban and rural real estate transactions, natural disasters, issues pertaining to emigration and its urgency, money and the quality of life, medical care and insurance, business opportunities, social manifestations (including welfare state and divorce policy concerns), Chile in the freedom indices, social maladies (lying, cheating, stealing and murder), as well as discussion of a few places worth visiting and some further comments about Santiago. Note: If the link to buy the book at SovereignMan.com does not appear, just send US$39 by PayPal to jcobin@policyofliberty.net and send an email or PayPal notice that you have completed your order.
Buy Dr. Cobin’s Public Policy books at Amazon.com:
Christian Theology of Public Policy: Highlighting the American Experience (2006)Bible and Government: Public Policy from a Christian Perspective (2003)A Primer on Modern Themes in Free Market Economics and Policy (2009)
Americas
USA
Canada
Chile
Uruguay
Costa Rica
Bahamas
Barbados
Dominica
St. Kitts and Nevis
Santa Lucia
Puerto Rico
Eastern Europe
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Lithuania
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Western Europe
All 25 countries except Italy, Greece, Monaco and (especially) Turkey
Rest of the World
New Zealand
Australia
Cape Verde
KiribatiMarshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Palau
Tuvalu
There are probably several ways that one might interpret these ratings. "Democracy" certainly has not always produced the best results or most effective conditions for living in a free society. The Draconian rule of the USA or the interventionism and socialism of Australia and Europe can testify to that fact. So does violation of property rights through abortion or things like drug confiscation in most of the countries listed above. But it is interesting that most of the places that expats consider going (with the notable exception of Panama) all boast top ratings in every category of this study.
Sovereign Man is launching its resilient community in Chile in February. Do you want to be a part of it? If Chile is on your radar screen, perhaps you should check out the residency program which I offer. Go to www.chile-consulting.cl and view the entries at bottom center or send an email to jcobin@offshoreadvisorygroup.com and I will send the program links directly to you.
Dr. Cobin’s book, Life in Chile: A Former American’s Guide for Newcomers, is the most comprehensive treatise on Chilean life ever written, designed to help newcomers get settled in Chile. He covers almost ever topic imaginable for immigrants. This knowledge is applied in his valet consulting service, where he guides expatriates through the process of finding a place to live and settle in Chile, helping them glide over the speed bumps that they would otherwise face in getting their visas, setting up businesses, buying real estate, investing in Chilean stocks or gold coins, etc. The cost is $49.
Dr. Cobin’s sequel book, Expatriates to Chile: Topics for Living, adds even further depth on important topics to expatriates who either live in Chile already or who have Chile on the short list of countries where they hope to immigrate. The book deals with crucial issues pertaining to urban and rural real estate transactions, natural disasters, issues pertaining to emigration and its urgency, money and the quality of life, medical care and insurance, business opportunities, social manifestations (including welfare state and divorce policy concerns), Chile in the freedom indices, social maladies (lying, cheating, stealing and murder), as well as discussion of a few places worth visiting and some further comments about Santiago. Note: If the link to buy the book at SovereignMan.com does not appear, just send US$39 by PayPal to jcobin@policyofliberty.net and send an email or PayPal notice that you have completed your order.
Buy Dr. Cobin’s Public Policy books at Amazon.com:
Christian Theology of Public Policy: Highlighting the American Experience (2006)Bible and Government: Public Policy from a Christian Perspective (2003)A Primer on Modern Themes in Free Market Economics and Policy (2009)
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