Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy

Remarks before the Economic Club of Detroit By Lawrence W. Reed | Oct. 29, 2001 Revised June 2006 When I first took the podium to deliver the speech reprinted here, I was addressing the Detroit Economic Club, a world-renowned forum for sharing ideas. But even with my natural optimism and the publicity associated with that … Read more

The Mount Vernon Statement

The Mount Vernon Statement The Mount Vernon Statement Constitutional Conservatism: A Statement for the 21st Century We recommit ourselves to the ideas of the American Founding. Through the Constitution, the Founders created an enduring framework of limited government based on the rule of law. They sought to secure national independence, provide for economic opportunity, establish … Read more