In terms of political and civil liberties, Nepal ranks second. The citizens of Nepal enjoy partial freedom. While the majority of citizens in Nepal are able to exercise their free will to some degree, some political engagement may be restricted and certain population groups may be barred from certain freedoms or expressions of opinion. In terms of economic freedom, companies in Nepal rank fourth. The citizens of Nepal 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, Nepalese media ranks 3rd. In Nepal, journalists face a difficult situation. Censorship is widespread and media not favored by the ruling authorities can be banned.