Silent Spring at 50: The False Crises of Rachel Carson

September 2012

In Silent Spring at 50: The False Crises of Rachel Carson, a team of experts explores the book’s historical context and scientific foundations and the policy consequences of its core ideas.

Cato Papers on Public Policy

December 2011

This new publication is an annual volume of innovative, original articles on current and critical economic and public policy issues. Each article is written by a recognized national expert, most often a senior member of a prestigious university. The overarching goal of the publication is to provide in-depth, imaginative new research on key economic and public policy matters combined with a range of potential improvements and solutions.

Economic Freedom of the World: 2011 Annual Report

September 2011

Measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom. The cornerstones of economic freedom are personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, and security of privately owned property.