Cato Institute
Think TanksDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
The Cato Institute is a think tank based in Washington, DC, focused on policy research and analysis. It promotes American public policy centered on individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peaceful international relations. Through research and policy programs, it aims to influence public policy discussions. The organization employs several hundred people. In February 2025, the institute released an updated edition of The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom. It supports scholarly and professional development through fellowships and policy workshops, such as the Congressional Fellowship in Tax & Trade Policy and the Junior Scholars Symposium on international and national security topics.