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Through original, empirical research, we seek to better understand the nature of individual, economic, and political liberty.

The Price of Stagnation: Britain’s Retreat from Dynamism

We face a basic issue: we do not let cities or communities grow or die.

Robert Colvile

Economic Dynamism

Mar 25, 2026

London and the Architecture of Creative Growth

Preserving London's creative dynamism will require humility from policymakers and a commitment to keeping the city liveable.

Munira Mirza

Economic Dynamism

Mar 10, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Economically?

We need a more dynamic economy that can help workers by allowing them to move where they can best use their skills.

Sam Dumitriu

Economic Dynamism

Mar 3, 2026

National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders

The poll reveals a deeply pessimistic American electorate, with a majority convinced the nation is on the wrong track.

Politics

Feb 19, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Economic Dynamism

Feb 17, 2026

The War on Disruption

Economic Dynamism

Feb 9, 2026

Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones

Economic Dynamism

Feb 4, 2026

The Rise of Latino America

Joel Kotkin, Jennifer Hernandez, Wendell Cox, Marshall Toplansky, Erika Ozuna

Pursuit of Happiness

Nov 10, 2025

Amicus Brief: Hon. William P. Barr and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey in Support of Petitioners

Michael Toth

Constitutionalism

Sep 22, 2025

Revival: Americans Heading Back to the Hinterlands

Joel Kotkin, Wendell Cox

Pursuit of Happiness

Sep 19, 2025

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National Poll from Civitas Institute: Trump Victory Driven by Voters Who Reject Status Quo

Politics

Dec 11, 2024

Recent Patterns of New Business Creation

Economic Dynamism

Dec 10, 2024

The Housing and Migration Crisis

Economic Dynamism

Dec 10, 2024

Reflections on Mass Flourishing: 10 Years Later

Economic Dynamism

Dec 10, 2024

Sludge, Stagnation, and Dynamism

Economic Dynamism

Dec 6, 2024

Understanding the Effect of Abortion Attitudes on Elections After Dobbs: Evidence from Cross-Sectional and Panel Surveys in Texas

Politics

Nov 26, 2024

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Activist local governments should not be regulators of energy markets

John Yoo, Michael Toth

Politics

Apr 7, 2026

Opinion Why Californians are leaving — and what Gavin Newsom is spending $19M to hide

Californians know better: Newsom is a failed governor.

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Apr 5, 2026

Birthright Citizenship Has a Long Historical Precedent

John Yoo

Constitutionalism

Apr 2, 2026

Full-Spectrum Education Choice

The new state education-choice initiatives have the potential to address the nation's elementary- and secondary-school learning crisis.

Michael Toth, Dan Lips

Politics

Mar 27, 2026

A Bad Order for Rail

Michael Toth

Politics

Mar 23, 2026

‘Liberation Day,’ One Year Later

Richard M. Reinsch II

Economic Dynamism

Mar 23, 2026

States Shouldn’t Reap AI Benefits Without Bearing Costs

Kevin Frazier

Politics

Mar 21, 2026

The Libertarian

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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Law Talk

Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

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Peter Robinson Unbridled

A new show and podcast bringing the energy of Austin to wide-ranging conversations on politics, economics, education, and culture.

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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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Laying down the law on birthright citizenship

Constitutionalism

Apr 26, 2026