Publications

A leading tool for broadcasting Cato's policy positions is scholar-written op-eds, which appear in the nation's leading news media outlets virtually every day.

Latest Commentary

• "'Wrong Way' Krugman Flies Again, and Again," by Steve H. Hanke, Globe Asia, May 21, 2012
• "When All Is Politics, Nothing Is Law," by Roger Pilon, Daily Caller, May 18, 2012
• "Nicholas Kristof's Bogus Anti-Beer Crusade," by Walter Olson, Reason, May 18, 2012
• "How to Kill the Nuclear Triad," by Benjamin H. Friedman, The Hill, May 18, 2012
• "Bumps on the New Silk Road," by Malou Innocent and Tridivesh Singh Maini, Huffington Post, May 18, 2012

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The Cato Institute's official blog, Cato@Liberty provides an informal setting for Cato scholars to present personal views and commentary on the news of the day.

Latest Blog Posts

• "Is Congress Doomed?" by John Samples, May 21, 2012
• "How to Recognize a Government Contractor, or a Federal Takeover" by Michael F. Cannon, May 21, 2012
• "The Making and Breaking of Education Policy" by Andrew J. Coulson, May 21, 2012
• "Civil Asset Forfeiture and the ‘Piratical’ State" by Walter Olson, May 21, 2012
• "Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti" by Jim Harper, May 21, 2012
• "Another ‘Government Shutdown’ Fight in Washington’s Future" by Daniel J. Mitchell, May 21, 2012

Cato@Liberty Home

American Nightmare: How Government Undermines the Dream of Homeownership

Climate Coup: Global Warming's Invasion of Our Government and Our Lives

The False Promise of Green Energy

Tough Targets: When Criminals Face Armed Resistance from Citizens

Cato Journal

Cato Journal is a unique and readable public policy journal which provides insightful and engaging analyses of important issues by leading scholars and policy analysts.

Cato's Letter

Cato's Letter is a free quarterly publication of speeches and articles that address the traditional American ideas of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace.

Cato's Letters

Cato's Letters are a series of distinguished essays on political economy and public policy.

Cato Handbook for Policymakers

The Cato Handbook for Policymakers offers an issue-by-issue detailed blueprint for reducing the federal government to the limits intended by the Founding Fathers.

Cato Papers on Public Policy

This new publication provides in-depth, imaginative new research on key economic and public policy matters combined with a range of potential improvements and solutions.

Cato Policy Report

Cato Policy Report, our bimonthly newsletter, gives you a comprehensive look at Cato's wide-ranging research program.

Cato State Legislative Guide

The 2011 Cato State Legislative Guide contains policy ideas and resources designed to help state policymakers tackle the key issues facing their states in a manner that expands individual liberty, promotes free markets, and reduces the size of government.

Economic Freedom of the World

Economic Freedom of the World seeks to measure the consistency of the institutions and policies of various countries with voluntary exchange and the other dimensions of economic freedom.

Regulation

Regulation magazine scrutinizes the effects of regulatory policies on our lives and livelihoods.

Supreme Court Review

Published every September, the Supreme Court Review analyzes key cases from the Court's most recent term.

Latest Studies

• "If You Love Something, Set It Free: A Case for Defunding Public Broadcasting," by Trevor Burrus, May 21, 2012 (Policy Analysis)
• "Ending Congestion by Refinancing Highways," by Randal O'Toole, May 15, 2012 (Policy Analysis)
• "Questioning Homeownership as a Public Policy Goal," by Morris A. Davis, May 10, 2012 (Policy Analysis)
• "The American Welfare State: How We Spend Nearly $1 Trillion a Year Fighting Poverty--And Fail," by Michael D. Tanner, April 11, 2012 (Policy Analysis)
• "Expanding Ex-Im's Mandate Is A Big Mistake," by Sallie James, March 14, 2012 (Free Trade Bulletin)

Testimony

To articulate their research directly to key policymakers, Cato scholars present oral and written congressional testimony before legislative committees at the state and federal level.

Legal Briefs

As part of Cato's mission is to secure liberty through limited government and the rule of law, we file "amicus curiae" (friend of the court) briefs with the Supreme Court. These briefs encourage the Court to interpret and apply the law through the natural rights tradition inherited from the founding generation — and educate the scholars, advocates, and interested others about Cato's legal positions.

Latest Public Filings

• "Financial Literacy: Empowering Americans to Prevent the Next Financial Crisis," by Mark A. Calabria, April 30, 2012
• "Alaska Biometrics," by Jim Harper, March 27, 2012
• "Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp.," by Trevor Burrus and Ilya Shapiro, March 26, 2012
• "Reducing Federal Aid, Not Changing Bankruptcy Laws, Key to College Affordability," by Neal McCluskey, March 20, 2012
• "City of New Haven v. Briscoe," by Ilya Shapiro and Thomas Baker, March 19, 2012

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