In order to achieve a high rating on the economic freedom of the world index, a country musta. provide for the even-handed protection of private property and rely primarily on open markets and voluntary exchange to coordinate economic activity. b. use central planning to direct investment and resolve the three basic economic problems of what, how, and for whom goods will be produced. c. protect domestic businesses from foreign rivals who generally provide shoddy products. d. protect domestic workers from businesses that are unwilling to pay high wages and provide quality working conditions.