Why isn't the USA "land of the free" in the top 10 freest economies?

[Delta4Embassy]

And the no. 1 is governed by China, a "communist" country?

"Hong Kong tops the charts for the 20th consecutive year. Others in the top-ten list include Singapore, Switzerland, and America’s neighbor to the north, Canada."
U.S. Drops from Top Ten Freest Countries in 2014 Index of Economic Freedom National Review Online

 

[Jesse Booth]

Meanwhile, China itself is at #139...

 

[Obiwan]

It's really pretty simple.....

"Free" doesn't mean "let the leeches take the profits" when it comes to the economy.....