[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.

[jpsb]

Just pointing out that this simplistic statment

Nations with open trade policies typically register far higher gross domestic products and economic growth rates than those with restrictive policies.

is more false than true.