Freedom Indices (Ajax)

This article contains a list of freedom indices in Ajax as interpreted by several non-governmental organizations that publish and maintain assessments of the state of freedom in Ajax. Countries are ranked as being free, partly free, or unfree using various measures of freedom, including political rights, press freedom, economic rights, and civil liberties.

Organizations & Ranking Criteria

Freedom in Ajax

Freedom in Ajax is ranked by XXXXX, which ranks nations as free, partly free, or unfree based on laws regarding civil rights and liberties, and how well governments enforce those rights and liberties in their respective nation.

Economic Freedom Index

The Economic Freedom Index is ranked by XXXXX, which ranks nations as free to repressed based on how much people have control over their property and labor. It measures data based on the rule of law, limited government, regulatory efficiency, and open market.

Press Freedom Index

The Press Freedom Index is ranked by XXXXX, which ranks nations based on the ability to communicate openly and freely with hindrance from external influence and regulation. As well as the ability for free expression and publication of electronic media and published materials without hindrance.

Democracy Index

The Democracy Index is ranked by XXXXX, which ranks nation based on how much influence the people on government and whether the people can participate in government through free and fair elections, the security of voters, the capability for elected officials to implement policy and the effectiveness of government.

Index of Civil Equity

The Index of Civil Equity is ranked by XXXXX, which ranks nations by how much social divide exists between members of society and whether people are treated equal and are provided the same rights and opportunities on the basis of gender, religion, race, etc. and whether people are free from discrimination.

Current assessments

A table of the assessments in each index for most countries in Ajax.

Index	Scale
Freedom in Ajax	free																				partly free																				not free
Economic Freedom Index	free												mostly free												moderately free												mostly unfree												repressed
Press Freedom Index	good situation												satisfactory situation												moderate problems												difficult situation												very serious situation
Democracy Index	full democracy															imperfect democracy															hybrid regime															authoritarian regime
Index of Civil Equity	good												satisfactory												imperfect												clear division												official division

Reasoning & Rationale

Belfras

Freedom in Ajax

Belfras was rated as "Free" in this index on the basis that, written into the Republic Accords, signed when Belfras attained independence in 1862, the right for individuals in the country for civil liberties and freedom was guaranteed in article two. The only restrictions people have is when it begins to infringe upon the rights of another, the law, or threatens their own well-being.

Economic Freedom Index

Belfras was rated "free" in this regard because the government makes overt attempts to ensure a fair and balanced economy. Anti-monopoly laws ensure that a particular market is not completely overwhelmed by a singular entity and aside from standard rate taxes on goods, import/exports, and laws preventing the economic movement or sale of banned goods, their is nothing preventing an individual from enjoying economic liberty.

Press Freedom Index

Belfras was rated to have a "Good Situation" in regards to it's Press Freedom Index. Aside from open-source media channels that the government controls to furnish citizens with regular reports of national happenings, it controls no media. The most powerful entity in the Republic press-wise, Belfrasian News Network, is a public company openly trading on the stock exchange.

Democracy Index

Belfras was rated at "full democracy" on the basis that it's system of government is almost entirely determined through democratic processes. The primary focus of democracy within the country resides in the Senate, of which was inspired in the country from it's ancestral controller Latium.

Civil Equality

Belfras was rated as "good" in this index on the basis that it has no restrictions or limitations placed on individuals on account of race, gender, sexual orientation and so forth.

Ghant

• Freedom in Ajax

Ghant was rated as "free" on the basis that there are few laws that prevent people from doing what they like, insofar as it does not violate the rights of others.

• Economic Freedom Index

Ghant was rated as "good" on the basis that there are no laws or regulations that put limitations on individuals to pursue economic actions and transactions.

• Press Freedom Index

Ghant was rated as being in a "good situation" on the basis that Ghantish media and the press are free to publish whatever materials they see fit, regardless of the political or social consequences of their publications.

• Democracy Index

Ghant was rated as being a "hybrid regime" on the basis that the system of government in Ghant, from the lowest levels to the Federal government, is determined through democratic processes, although there is a firmly entrenched nobility and an executive monarchy in place.

• Civil Equality

Ghant was rated as "imperfect" on the basis that there are no restrictions or limitations placed on individuals on account of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc, though those of noble or royal status enjoy more privileges than the lower classes.

Gristol-Serkonos

Freedom in Ajax

Gristol-Serkonos is rated "free" due to the country's strong history of respect for political rights and civil liberties, though recent years citizens have been concerned about fair elections and transparent governance; humane treatment of prisoners; citizens’ right to privacy; and religious and journalistic freedom. While the country still faces an uneven balance between the two constituent countries and vulnerable populations still face discrimination and other economic, social, and political challenges, the federal government has acknowledged and is in the process of addressing the issues.

Economic Freedom Index

Gristol-Serkonos is rated "free" due to the country's strong economic freedom foundations. An effective court system sustains the rule of law, ensuring protection of property rights and application of the commercial code. The regulatory framework is highly conducive to business formation and operation, and no minimum capital is required to start a company. The top individual and corporate tax rates are, respectively, 33 percent and 15 percent.

Press Freedom Index

Gristo-Serkonan media is rated to have a good situation. Journalists are mostly protected from violence and harassment in their work and express diverse viewpoints. Gristo-Serkonan mass media is dominated by three private enterprises (Torus, QTV and ABC) and a government-owned enterprise (GSBC) operating at an arms-length from the government in its day-to-day operations.

Democracy Index

Gristol-Serkonos is rated a full democracy. Following its adoption, the Federal Constitution guarantees the continued existence of already-existing democratic institutions of the constituent countries. The primary focus of democracy resides in the elected Federal Parliament, which is given parliamentary supremacy. This ensures that Parliament holds absolute sovereignty and is supreme over all government institutions. While the country has unelected heads-of-state, it is primarily a ceremonial role. Electoral laws are generally fair and well enforced by the relevant bodies. While a small number of parties have historically dominated elections, the system is open to the rise and fall of competing political parties.

Civil Equality

Gristol-Serkonos is rated "good" in this index on the basis that it has no restrictions or limitations placed on individuals on account of race, gender, sexual orientation and so forth.

North Ottonia

• Overall

Overall, the Ottonian Federal Republic is rated as free on the grounds of its excellent civil equality and democratic structures, as well as a generally acceptable situation for press. While there was some discussion of downgrading the country due to its score in regards to economic freedoms, it was generally concluded that this did not offset the other factors.

• Economic Freedom Index

North Ottonia was significantly downgraded on the Economic Freedom Index due to the fact that the country has constitutionally abolished private property in all but a few instances. Businesses can be solely privately held by a family in instances where 65% or more of the business's workforce are related by blood or marriage, and businesses can also be held privately by their employees cooperatively, but individual private ownership of businesses is illegal. Moreover, a very strong union system often makes firing employees difficult. The country is not ranked lower due to still functioning on a market economy, albeit one with vigorous consumer and worker protections.

• Press Freedom Index

North Ottonia did not receive a "good situation" rating due to the existence of the North Ottonian Journalistic Oversight Board. The board certifies journalists' credentials and exerts fact-checking influence over journalistic outlets, a process which can be subject to corruption or abuse. However, observers have indicated that for the most part the JOB seems to stay true to its mission and relatively free of corruption or partisan interference, and its negative effects are somewhat offset by the public funding of journalistic outlets with a stated goal of ensuring a 100% local news coverage rate for the entire country.

• Democracy Index

North Ottonia is an intensely democratic society. Even appointed positions in government are frequently subject to public approval votes to confirm an installation, and the entire legislature and executive branch at the national, state, provincial, and prefectural levels are directly elected. In addition, most, if not all, municipal executive and legislative offices are similarly elective, and elections are considered to be free, fair, and transparent.

• Civil Equality

The same policies that have noticeably lowered the country's rating on economic freedoms have likely contributed to a very egalitarian society. There are few to no legal divisions between peoples, and policies are reliably pursued to ensure the full ability to participate in public life for all residents of the country, and wealth equality is to a large extent enforced by law within a certain range of variation.

South Ottonia

• Overall

• Economic Freedom Index

• Press Freedom Index

• Democracy Index

• Civil Equality

Uluujol

• Overall

• Economic Freedom Index

• Press Freedom Index

• Democracy Index

• Civil Equality

Yisrael

• Freedom in Ajax

Yisrael was rated as "partly free" on the basis that it is a stable, mature, developed country with a robust and competitive political system and largely free-market economy. However, the heavy presence of religious-based social controls over its society and culture and moderate problems with the openness of the press would detract from the "freeness" of the Kingdom under the indices' definitions.

• Economic Freedom Index

The Kingdom was rated as "free" on the basis that Yisrael enjoys low-tax and light regulatory regimes, is considered an offshore tax haven, and it is fairly easy to start a new company. Most economic actions and transactions are permitted, with limited exceptions to certain immoral economic options being illegal or severely regulated.

• Press Freedom Index

Yisrael was rated as having "moderate problems" on the basis that Yisraeli media and the press are restricted to publish any materials in certain categories, such as state secrets and classified information, trade secrets, content that would run afoul of strong liberal and slander laws, and works advocating or sympathizing with illegal political and social ideologies.

• Democracy Index

Yisrael was rated as being a "hybrid regime" on the basis that the Government of Yisrael is a hybrid of monarchic and democratic forces, with a constitutionally-entrenched federal monarchy that operates alongside a representative government determined by democratic processes.

• Civil Equality

The Kingdom was rated "official division" on the basis that, by law, people have different entitlements and obligations by basis of religion, ethnicity, gender, etc.

Criticism & Reception

Belfras

Despite the ratings acquired, some experts disagree on some areas. Despite being rated as "good" in the civil equality index, people not of the Fabrian Catholic faith are often discriminated against by others to a point that individuals have often been physically assaulted.

Ghant

Although the ratings for Ghant seem to be fairly straightforward and concise, there are areas of disagreement. One area of disagreement is on the "Democracy Index" rating, which some say is too generous for a Monarchy in which the Emperor enjoys certain discretionary powers uncommon for a modern day constitutional monarch.

Economic Freedom Index

The economic freedom index has been criticized as interpreting free-market economies as "better" or "most desirable" compared to Communalism, planned, or state-controlled economies.

Country	Freedom in Ajax	Economic Freedom Index	Press Freedom Index	Democracy Index	Index of Civil Equity
Alanahr	free	free	satisfactory situation	full democracy	imperfect
Aretias	not free	mostly unfree	difficult situation	authoritarian regime	clear division
Belfras	free	free	good situation	full democracy	good
Charnea	partly free	moderately free	satisfactory situation	authoritarian regime	imperfect
Dzhuvenestan	not free	moderately free	very difficult situation	authoritarian regime	clear division
Gelonia	free	free	satisfactory situation	imperfect democracy	satisfactory
Ghant	free	free	good situation	hybrid regime	imperfect
Gristol-Serkonos	free	free	good situation	full democracy	good
Itayana	not free	mostly unfree	very difficult situation	authoritarian regime	clear division
Kayahallpa	not free	repressed	difficult situation	authoritarian regime	official division
Kembesa	not free	mostly free	very difficult situation	hybrid regime	official division
Latium	partly free	free	moderate problems	hybrid regime	satisfactory
Lihnidos	free	free	moderate problems	hybrid regime	satisfactory
Mniohuta	free	partly free	satisfactory situation	full democracy	good
Mutul	partly free	free	difficult situation	authoritarian regime	official division
Mysia	partly free	moderately free	moderate problems	hybrid regime	clear division
Ottonia, North	free	moderately free	satisfactory situation	full democracy	good
Ottonia, South	partly free*	free	moderate problems*	hybrid regime*	clear division*
Pulacan	free	moderately free	moderate problems	imperfect democracy	satisfactory
Sante Reze	free	free	good situation	imperfect democracy	satisfactory
Sydalon	partly free	mostly free	difficult situation	authoritarian regime	official division
Talahara	free	mostly unfree	good situation	full democracy	good
Tyreseia	free	mostly unfree	good situation	full democracy	good
Uluujol	partly free*	mostly free	moderate problems	authoritarian regime	clear division
Vardana	partly free	mostly unfree	difficult situation	imperfect democracy	satisfactory
Yisrael	partly free	free	moderate problems	hybrid regime	official division
Zacapican	free	repressed	good situation	full democracy	satisfactory
Zamorodna	partly free	free	difficult situation	hybrid regime	satisfactory