Mercatus Center
Mercatus Center
Mission Statement
As a university-based research center, the Mercatus Center advances knowledge about
how markets work to improve people’s lives.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world problems by
advancing an understanding of economics. We do so through education and talent
development, research, and policymaker outreach.
Why Donate to Mercatus Center?
The Mercatus Center is 100 percent privately funded by people who believe ideas change the world.
Your support goes toward:
– Funding ambitious, high-impact projects and podcasts such as Tyler Cowen’s
Conversations with Tyler and David Beckworth’s Macro Musings
– Cultivating a new generation of thinkers and doers who challenge the status quo and
imagine better futures through Emergent Ventures
– Solving society’s biggest problems with policy ideas developed through the lens of
entrepreneurship and innovation
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