Hernando de Soto
In 2026, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the pivotal milestones of 1776, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the American Declaration of Independence, and Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations. Together, they established that human progress, dignity, and prosperity depend on individual autonomy and strong property rights. As Smith noted, liberty flourishes only when ind
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2026 IPRI includes 121 countries, accounting for 93% of the world population and 97% of the global GDP.
The Average per capita income disparity between 2026 IPRI’s top quintile and bottom quintile countries is 17x.
Norway leads the overall 2026 IPRI score with 7.98, as well as the PPR component with a score of 9.21.
2026 IPRI includes 121 countries, accounting for 93% of the world population and 97% of the global GDP.
The Average per capita income disparity between 2026 IPRI’s top quintile and bottom quintile countries is 17x.
Norway leads the overall 2026 IPRI score with 7.98, as well as the PPR component with a score of 9.21.
2026 IPRI exhibits a very strong correlation with the Global Social Progress Index (0.90) and with the Prosperity Index (0.84), showing that property rights play a crucial role not only in driving free enterprise, but also as the bedrock for a virtuous ecosystem for human development.
The USA is leading the world in terms of Intellectual Property Rights protection (IPR=8.07), followed by France, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
2026 IPRI shows a very strong correlation with the Network Readiness Index (0.87) and the Global Innovation Index (0.86), emphasizing the appropriateness of a robust property rights system for the emerging society.
2026 IPRI exhibits a very strong correlation with the Global Social Progress Index (0.90) and with the Prosperity Index (0.84), showing that property rights play a crucial role not only in driving free enterprise, but also as the bedrock for a virtuous ecosystem for human development.
The USA is leading the world in terms of Intellectual Property Rights protection (IPR=8.07), followed by France, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
2026 IPRI shows a very strong correlation with the Network Readiness Index (0.87) and the Global Innovation Index (0.86), emphasizing the appropriateness of a robust property rights system for the emerging society.