Research

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

Poverty and Dependency in the United States, 1939–2023

Richard Burkhauser

Economic Dynamism

Jun 3, 2026

Is American Nationalism Still Creed-able?

We are not there now, but there is reason to worry that the United States is in danger, if we are not careful, of ceasing to be a nation with the principles of 1776 at its core.

Richard Samuelson

Politics

Apr 29, 2026

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?

Sam Dumitriu

Economic Dynamism

Mar 3, 2026

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

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

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Liberal Democracy Reexamined: Leo Strauss on Alexis de Tocqueville

Politics

Feb 25, 2025

Estimating the Productivity of Community Colleges in Paving the Road To Four-Year College Success

Higher Education

Feb 7, 2025

Long Distance Migration as a Two-Step Sorting Process: The Resettlement of Californians in Texas

Politics

Feb 6, 2025

Why Failure-to-Market Claims Are Preempted Under Federal Law

Economic Dynamism

Feb 5, 2025

Brains Versus Brawn: Ordinal Rank Effects in Job Training

Pursuit of Happiness

Jan 28, 2025

Dynamism and Stagnation: An Outlook

Economic Dynamism

Jan 8, 2025

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Joel Kotkin

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Kevin Frazier

Politics

Jun 2, 2026

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Joel Kotkin

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Jun 2, 2026

The Strange Afterlife of Fascism

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jun 2, 2026

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Michael Toth

Politics

Jun 1, 2026

The Anti-AI Backlash is Building Against Tech Oligarchs Playing God

Joel Kotkin

Politics

May 31, 2026

AI Governance by Phone Call

Kevin Frazier

Politics

May 26, 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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The Myth of Birthright Citizenship with Richard A. Epstein

Constitutionalism

May 26, 2026