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The Cato Institute is an American libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1977 by Ed Crane, Murray Rothbard, and Charles Koch, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Koch Industries. Cato was established to focus on public advocacy, media exposure and societal influence.
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—or think tank—that creates a presence for and promotes libertarian ideas in policy debates. Our mission is to originate, disseminate,...
Jun 21, 2024 · The Cato Institute is an American libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was founded as the Charles Koch Foundation in 1974 by Ed Crane, Murray Rothbard, and Charles Koch. In July 1976, the name was changed to the Cato Institute.
Promoting an American public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peaceful international relations.
Former President & CEO, Cato Institute; Retired Chairman & CEO, BB&T.
Cato Institute, a private U.S.-based nonprofit organization devoted to public-policy research, founded in 1974. One of the most influential libertarian think tanks in the United States, it supports peace, individual liberty, limited government, and free markets.
Edward Harrison Crane (born August 15, 1944) is an American libertarian and co-founder of the Cato Institute. He served as its president until October 1, 2012. In the 1970s, he was one of the most active leaders within the Libertarian Party.
