In terms of political and civil liberties, Azerbaijan ranks 3rd. Citizens in
Azerbaijan experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and enjoy neither political freedom nor representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment as an authoritarian government may have over-control over economic affairs. The companies of Azerbaijan are 3 in terms of economic freedom. Citizens of Azerbaijan are considered moderately free in their economic choices. The government in this country exercises appreciable control over corporations and other economic activities. Citizens can own property and control certain financial decisions, but in many cases the government can take control of private property for government purposes. In terms of journalistic freedom, the media of Azerbaijan is in a 5. In Azerbaijan, while journalists are allowed to express a variety of opinions, they are only allowed to publish those that do not oppose the government or state ideology. The government in that country may have its own government-sponsored publications to promote its ideas and beliefs. This is considered a problematic situation.
