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 flourishe
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Lorenzo Montanari
The 2026 International Property Rights Index (IPRI), now in its twentieth edition, provides a unique perspective on the relationship between property rights and the economic and social performance of 121 countries, representing 97% of global GDP and 93% of the world’s population.
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