The measure of a civil society is how well individual needs are met through free exchange and voluntary cooperation in a vibrant, dynamic private sector. A civil society is a balanced network of families, communities, associations, religious groups, businesses, and government, with minimal reliance on the force and redistribution inherent in the political process.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government. Through our research and education programs, we challenge government overreach and advocate for a free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams.
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