Economic Freedom

State-Owned Enterprises: Costly, Unprofitable, Inefficient
August 7 2025
State-Owned Enterprises: Costly, Unprofitable, Inefficient

Ukraine has over 3,100 state-owned enterprises, but only one in seven is profitable. The rest...

October 25 — the day Ukrainians start working for themselves
June 18 2025
October 25 — the day Ukrainians start working for themselves

Yaroslav Romanchuk, economist and Board Member of Free Nation, shared a powerful analysis of how...

How Much Tax Do Ukrainians Really Pay?
May 21 2025
How Much Tax Do Ukrainians Really Pay?

Many Ukrainians still believe taxes are just a business matter. But in reality, every working...

Tax administration in Ukraine: how much does it cost an entrepreneur?
May 13 2025
Tax administration in Ukraine: how much does it cost an entrepreneur?

328 hours per year — that’s how much time the average Ukrainian entrepreneur spends just...

Every Extra License Is a Future Bribe
May 7 2025
Every Extra License Is a Future Bribe

Our position on deregulation and economic freedom In Ukraine today, permits and licenses are often...

Subsidies Are the Narcotic of the Economy
May 6 2025
Subsidies Are the Narcotic of the Economy

Imagine an entrepreneur who receives government “support” every month. No need to compete. No need...