5 Most Capitalist Nations in the World

3. Ireland

Economic Freedom Score: 82

Ireland has added 5.3 points to its overall global economic-freedom score of 82, since 2017. The country is the second freest in Europe in terms of business. Its top corporate tax rate is only 12.5% relative to its top income tax rate of 41%. 

The country’s rule of law is also strong and enforced by an independent judiciary. The banking sector in the country is also stable, with a significant stake of the government. The domestic and foreign companies in Ireland receive equal treatment when it comes to its investment regime, which is efficient and competitive.

Ireland

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