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The article focuses on the economic benefits that resulted from the Arab Spring, a revolution launched due to denial of economic freedom in Tunisia that soon caught up with its neighboring countries. Topics discussed include the truth behind the neoliberal reforms enacted in the Arab nations in the first decade of the 21st century and the progress being made in nations like Jordan and Morocco, as well as the challenges they continue to face.

The article traces the history of the economic freedom research project. The ongoing research that aims to define and measure economic freedom is being led by Fraser Institute executive director Michael Walker and authors Milton Friedman and Rose Friedman. A series of symposia on economic freedom supported by Liberty Fund Inc. marked the beginning of the project. Discussions have described economic freedom as the ability of individuals, families and businesses to make their own economic decisions. Also explored is the economic freedom index.

Comments on several political and economic issues prevailing around the world. Change in decision of European jurists to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as a war criminal, after killings of children in attacks sponsored and planned by terrorist plotters; Decision of U.S. Governor Gray Davis to allocate 68% of a $5.3 billion congestion-relief package to mass transit projects.