Cato Institute

Definition

The Cato Institute is a libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., that promotes policies favoring personal liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. It researches and advocates on various public policy issues including civil rights, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections.

Related terms

Libertarianism:

A political philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, minimal state intervention in people's lives, and free-market capitalism.

Civil Liberties:

Fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law against unwarranted governmental or other interference.

Free Market:

An economic system based on supply and demand with minimal governmental control