Advancing liberty and opportunity for all people.

Government doesn’t create prosperity. People do. We all benefit when people are free to use their skills, knowledge and resources in the best way possible.

To that end, the Mackinac Center rejects the idea that government is the solution to all problems. In our research and educational programs, we consider:

All People. Our research recognizes the diversity of all people and treats them as individuals with unique backgrounds, situations and goals. People know how to allocate their resources better than government ever could.

All Institutions. Voluntary associations, businesses, communities and families all play important roles in a prosperous state and nation, as well as government.

All Disciplines. Mackinac Center research incorporates the best understanding of economics, science, law, history and morality — moving beyond mere cost/benefit analyses.

All Times. We evaluate long-term consequences of policy decisions on all people, not simply short-term impact on a few.