Issues
Civil Commitment and Civil Liberties
A debate about the involuntary civil commitment of the mentally ill and sex offenders in the American justice system.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement: Getting the Rules Right
The rules for settling disputes between corporations and states come from an earlier era. Is it time for reform?
The End of Asymmetric Information?
Much regulation has been premised on the presence of asymmetric information. What happens when it disappears?
What’s Changed about the Standard of Living?
We all care about living standards, but they are notoriously hard to measure over time. A panel of experts discusses this contentious topic.
Public Policy for the Sharing Economy
Mobile computing has enabled a new way to buy and sell goods and services. But how should governments respond?
Can Public Policy Stop Obesity?
Can public policy stop obesity? Or at least help? Four experts on public health and health policy offer a range of views.
Politics, Social Theory, and SETI
What can the search for extraterrestrial intelligence tell us about societies on earth?
Do Economic Sanctions Work?
A panel of experts considers the effectiveness of economic sanctions policy.
Religion in the Public Sphere
Separation of church and state: How far should it go? A panel discussion hosted by the Cato Institute.
Patents and Public Choice
Public choice economics warns that our patent system may be rewarding special interests, not fostering innovation.
Visual Persuasion and Politics
What is the proper role of visual persuasion in politics? Four cultural critics discuss the role of the visual in our democratic process.