Bell Ringer Assignment

• CLIP #1: What does the report try to "measure?" Why?
• CLIP #1: According to William Ruger, how many variables were used in the study?
• CLIP #2: Based on the clip, how is the report organized?
• CLIP #2: What is the "number one state" in the 2023 report?
• CLIP #2: Is there a "through-line" among the top-five states? Explain.
• CLIP #2: Which states are the "most improved" from prior reports? Why?
• CLIP #2: Describe what the "bottom five" states have in common.
• CLIP #2: What is the "relationship" between economic freedom and economic growth?
• CLIP #2: According to Jason Sorens and William Ruger, how do 'red' and 'blue' states generally compare with regard to economic and personal freedoms?
• EXTENSION - STEP #1: Access the 2023 "Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom" report using the link below. Spend a few moments exploring the map of different states and the report layout. Then, select either a state of personal interest or your home state to conduct an analysis.
• EXTENSION - STEP #2: Prepare a brief presentation to share with the class that includes the following elements about your chosen state, at minimum: (1) What is the current economic and personal freedom of the state? (2) How have these freedoms changed over time? (3) What is the partisan voting index of the state? (4) What has been the change in personal income in the state? (5) What policy recommendations are offered by the researchers?