In terms of political and civil liberties, Greece ranks 1st. Citizens of Greece enjoy complete freedom. The majority of countries in which citizens enjoy broad civil and political liberties are representative democracies, in which civil servants are directly elected by the citizens to represent their needs and aspirations. Free countries are often backed by healthy economies and well-functioning governments. In terms of economic freedom, Greek companies are in 4th place. The citizens of Greece are considered to be largely restricted when it comes to their economic decisions. The government has complete control over the majority of businesses and there is a high level of corruption in the economy. For these reasons, this country is considered unsafe for foreign investment as lenders may not have full control over their own financial decisions. In terms of journalistic freedom, Greece's media ranks 3rd. In Greece, journalists face a difficult situation. Censorship is widespread and media not favored by the ruling authorities can be banned.