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Mission
The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions is a nonpartisan research and educational institute devoted to individual liberty, economic freedom, personal responsibility and limited government in Ohio.
The Buckeye Institute
The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions is Ohio's only free market think tank and the leading independent source of research and commentary on education, economic growth and government transparency. The Buckeye Institute provides agenda shaping analysis and research to legislative leaders, opinion leaders and the public. Our scholars offer free market solutions to Ohio's most complicated public policy challenges. They advocate growing economic freedom by eliminating the income tax; returning freedom to the workplace by ending compulsory unionization; and, liberating our schools by adopting a universal k-12 voucher. Regardless of the issue debate, the Buckeye Institute's operating philosophy is constant: Free markets enable free men and women to find prosperity.
Core Values
The Buckeye Institute is committed to:
Policy Analysis NOT politics
We are committed to public policy research and advocacy without regard to politics. We cooperate with elected officials without consideration to political party.
Solutions NOT platitudes or empty rhetoric
We believe in offering tangible policy prescriptions that will improve the lives of all Ohioans.
Individuals NOT bureaucracies or organizations
We believe individuals are best situated to know what is best for themselves. Accordingly, we support public policies that empower individuals not organizations or agencies.
Long-Term Change NOT opportunism or expediency
We do not expect immediate results, but work for a long-term change in the intellectual climate. We will not trade off principles for short-term political gain.
Cooperation NOT coercion or mandates
Since voluntary cooperation is the essence of a civil society, public policy should support voluntary solutions to social problems not government mandates or plans.
Empirical Research NOT polemics
Data-driven research and analysis is essential to elevate the policy debate beyond partisan interests.
Entrepreneurship NOT corporatism
We support an entrepreneurial economy that is open to all individuals from all classes. We oppose attempts to close economic life to those without the "proper" corporate or government credentials.
Freedom NOT constraint
Our most core value is freedom. We support the right of individuals to choose for themselves how to live and work in the Ohio economy.
The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions
88 East Broad St., Ste. 1120
Columbus, OH 43215-3506
(614) 224-4422
(614) 224-4644 FAX
