[jpsb]

Europe is pretty much protectionish and has pretty much the higher per capita incomes. Only the free trading USA is in the top ten (8th).

[1rudeboy]

If so, then the Europeans are "freer" in other regards than their American counterparts, because per capita incomes are correlated with economic freedom.

Heritage publishes a yearly Index of Economic Freedom, it's worth a look.

[Toddsterpatriot]

Europe is pretty much protectionish and has pretty much the higher per capita incomes.

You have any links to back up this claim?