The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a Michigan-based free-market think tank founded in 1987 that promotes limited government, individual liberty, and free enterprise through research, education, and policy advocacy. The organization produces studies and commentary aimed at influencing state and local public policy debates.
The organization typically pursues policies focused on tax reduction, deregulation, labor reform including right-to-work laws, education reform such as school choice and charter schools, government transparency, privatization of public services, and limits on government spending.
Primarily funded through private donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses
State Policy Network, American Legislative Exchange Council, and various free-market policy organizations
Non-profit think tank
