the Nolan chart

The Nolan chart is a visual tool used to show political beliefs across two axes: economic freedom and personal freedom. The horizontal axis measures economic beliefs, from favoring government regulation to supporting free markets. The vertical axis represents personal liberties, from advocating government control to endorsing individual rights. By plotting where someone stands on these axes, the chart reveals their overall political orientation—left, right, libertarian, or authoritarian—helping to understand how their views balance economic and personal issues. It provides a nuanced picture beyond traditional single-axis political spectrums.