Taking reference on the 2018 Index of Economic Freedom Ranking, an annual publication by the renowned Heritage Foundation, the 'freest' economy, corresponding to the position C, closer to 'Pure Market', would be that of South Africa, on the 77th spot on the ranking. The middle slot 'B' corresponds to the economy of Nigeria, claiming the 104th position while the closest to pure command would be Kenya, 129th, tanking the 'A' slot.