The original idea of intellectual property rights originated in a world of scarcity. The Statute of Anne of 1710 guided the way. Everyone felt free. Germans, French, Americans – and yes, even New Zealanders and Danes. But freedom is not a one-dimensional feeling. Political rights, civil liberties, property protection, competitiveness, approval speeds, tax and regulatory paths – the sum of these factors is a country’s actual freedom profile. This profile is crucial for all of us, but especially for entrepreneurs and investors: it determines how capital can work, how calculable risks are – and whether growth receives social tailwinds or headwinds.