Economic freedom, limited government, personal responsibility, individual initiative, respect for private property and the rule of law are core principles of a free enterprise system. A healthy economy is dependent on a skilled workforce, educational opportunity, sound tax policy, reduced government spending and a competitive business environment that encourages reinvestment and expansion free from a heavy-handed government that restricts such aspirations.

Economy, Taxes and Spending

How Government Can Speed Broadband Access

By Kelly McCutchen

KELLY McCUTCHEN

Internet access is foundational in today’s economy. Lack of access can grind business to a halt and hobble critical services including health care, transportation and education. As a result, forward-thinking telecommunication policy is a priority…

Economy, Taxes and Spending

Savannah Morning News Prints Foundation Critique of Government Broadband

It's been proven: Municipal broadband hurts businesses and ratepayers.
Economy, Regulation Reform

Few Bright Spots Under The Gold Dome

A troubling trend continues: well-connected special interests using state government to thwart competition.
Economy

Eric Tanenblatt Urges Legislators to ‘Embrace Economic Disruption’

"It's time for government to stop stifling the new economy." Eric Tanenblatt discusses how government and elected officials stifle and resist innovation "by protecting a legacy structure."
Economy

Which Way Employment?

Changing demographics affect the labor force as much as, or more than, the recent recession.
Criminal Justice, Economy, Education, Health Care, Regulation Reform, Taxes and Spending, Transportation

Friday Facts: February 5, 2016

MARTA rail expansion, education and money and welfare work requirements.
Economy, Education, Health Care, Poverty, Regulation Reform, Taxes and Spending

Atlanta Journal-Constitution Publishes Foundation Op-ed on Legislature 2016

Session 2016: Limit government, advance economic opportunity.
Economy, Education, Health Care, Poverty, Regulation Reform, Taxes and Spending

A 2016 Legislative Wish List for Georgia

Conventional wisdom says a budget surplus plus an election year equals a legislative session that adjourns quickly to maximize time for campaigning and fundraising, but not before spreading government funds as widely as possible to maximize voter "happiness.”
Economy, Government Accountability

This Thanksgiving, Call Us ‘Thank Tanks’

Hundreds of liberty-minded activists from around the world were gathered for the Atlas Network’s Liberty Forum.
Criminal Justice, Economy, Government Accountability

Opportunity’s Knocking Hard at Georgia’s Door

Economic opportunity still lags the nation in Georgia.
Economy

What It Takes to be Free, In the Long Run

Free speech is in danger; think tanks must create and protect conditions for open debate.
Economy

How I Grew to Appreciate Entrepreneurs: I Met Some

I developed negative opinions about affluent people, especially people who were successful in business.
Economy, Regulation Reform

City-Run Broadband Internet Is a Disaster in the Making

The mistakes of municipal broadband.
Cotton's Cottages
Criminal Justice, Economy, Education, Environment, Government Accountability, Health Care, Legal System, Poverty, Regulation Reform, Transportation

Private Property Rights: How One Think Tank is Changing a Nation

A think tank from Benita Dodd's native country is in the running for the Atlas Network's prestigious Templeton Award.
Economy

What’s A Market-Oriented Think Tank?

Alejandro Chafuen explains how to identify and analyze think tanks.
Civil Discourse, Economy

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Of the options of time, talent, and money, I should at least give some money.
Economy, Education, Health Care, Regulation Reform, Taxes and Spending

Policy Forum Early Bird Registration Ends Sept. 4!

Be sure to sign up to attend the Sixth Annual Georgia Legislative Policy Forum Oct. 15!
Economy, Transportation

Dodd-Frank’s Dire Legacy: Durbin Amendment

Poor bank customers have been hit hard, with a million people forced out of the banking system as a result of increased fees.
Economy, Environment, Regulation Reform

Trade Promotion Authority Deserves Americans’ Support

Congressional safeguards prevent abuse of Trade Promotion Authority.
Economy

Myths, Lies and Capitalism

Does free enterprise hurt the poor?