Policy debates in our capitols, courthouses, classrooms, and communities were once dominated by this question: How can government solve our problems?
This type of debate ignores how individuals, the marketplace, religious groups, and private associations solve problems without relying on the force and intrusion of government.
The Mackinac Center has shifted the debate to include the question: Which institutions, including government, have a role in solving our problems? The Center challenges the premise that government should be the first choice for solving problems in our communities, workplaces, and schools. Mackinac Center solutions are based on the traditional American principles of individual liberty, economic freedom, limited government, and respect for the property of others.
These principles are the foundation of America's growth and prosperity they can help Michigan grow and prosper today.
