Mackinac Center ideas influence leaders, educators, and citizens through timely publications, expert services, and educational programs.
Timely Publications
Studies and Reports analyze critical issues and give thousands of state and local government officials the research and ideas they need to improve education, the economy, labor relations, and other policy areas.
Commentaries on Current Events impact millions of newspaper readers and thousands of journalists and editors.
Books help educate thousands of readers in depth about the principles and benefits of free markets and individual liberty.
Journals including the quarterly Michigan Privatization Report help over 10,000 Michigan elected officials provide higher quality government services at lower cost.
Radio Programs called Free Market Moments are Michigan's only radio broadcast reaching thousands of listeners each week with principled free-market perspectives on current policy topics.
Expert Services
The Resource Bank is a "free-market library" relied upon by thousands of law- makers, leaders, citizens, and journalists for nonpartisan research and information on hundreds of policy issues.
World Wide Web and Internet users have instant 24-hour access to hundreds of Center studies and commentaries on dozens of policy topics. Interactive "Ask the Economist" and "Ask the Debate Coach" services provide hundreds of college and high school students timely answers to their economics and debate questions.
Educational Programs
High School Debate Workshops draw hundreds of Michigan debate students and coaches from dozens of high schools to hone their skills each fall at full-day Mackinac Center workshops across the state.
High School Teacher Seminars allow teachers to earn college credit, gain new insights, and learn fresh ways of teaching economics, government, and history.
Meetings for Policy Experts in the state capital bring together policy makers from the House, Senate, and executive branch to share ideas and hear renowned speakers on current topics.
Special Projects draw nationwide attention and highlight specific policies. Examples include the popular Outrageous Law Competition and the innovative Right To Know Payroll Form.
Speaking Engagements by Center scholars inform and educate key audiences at association gatherings, seminars, and conferences in Michigan and around the country.
Targeted Seminars help citizens, lawmakers, and professionals solve specific policy and community problems. These events have provided training and insight to attorneys, clergy, and legislators.
Media Interviews and News Events deliver Mackinac Center research and ideas to millions of citizens. The Center is cited well over 1,000 times in print and hundreds of times on radio and television each year.
