In terms of political and civil liberties, Moldova ranks second. Citizens in Moldova enjoy partial freedom. While the majority of Moldovan citizens are able to exercise their free will to some degree, some political engagement may be restricted and certain sections of the population may be deprived of certain freedoms or expressions of opinion. In terms of economic freedom, Moldovan companies are in fourth place. Moldovan citizens 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, Moldova's media ranks 3rd. In Moldova, journalists face a difficult situation. Censorship is widespread and media not favored by the ruling authorities can be banned.