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Panelists discussed analyses of the positive and negative impacts of immigration on political and economic institutions. They used slides in their presentations and responded to questions fr…

Economists talked about the impact of immigration on wages in the U.S., focusing on the pay of low-skilled workers. The researchers presented data showing that contrary to some political rhe…

Charlie Savage talked about his book Power Wars: Inside Obama’s Post-9/11 Presidency, in which he argues that President Obama, who came into office saying that he would turn back the excesse…

Panelists discussed the influence of immigrant entrepreneurs on work productivity and job creation. They responded to questions from members of the audience. “Entrepreneurship” was the fo…

George Gilder, author of The Scandal of Money: Why Wall Street Recovers but the Economy Never Does, Steve Forbes, co-author of Reviving America: How Repealing Obamacare, Replacing the Tax Co…

Panelists debated limitations of cyber hacking powers by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Recent rule changes to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure allow federal agents to se…

Michael Froman gave the keynote address for the Cato Institute’s forum on the pros and cons of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). He said he is confident that as he continues to meet with …

The Cato Institute hosted an event marking the the 20th anniversary of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), also known as the welfare reform.…

Panelist talked about ways to counter violent extremism (CVE) efforts across the U.S. without further stigmatizing Muslims and other marginalized groups. The panelists gave presentations on …

Michael Doyle talked about his book The Question of Intervention: John Stuart Mill and the Responsibility to Protect, in which he discusses John Stuart Mill’s 1859 essay, “A Few Words on Non…

Cato Institute research fellows and policy analysts debated the question, “Should Libertarians vote?” Speakers from both sides of the argument also discussed how to promote Libertarian ideas…

John Mueller and Mark Stewart talked about their book Chasing Ghosts: The Policing of Terrorism, in which they examine the costs and efficacy of federal and local counterterrorism efforts.

Phil Harvey and Lisa Conyers talked about their book The Human Cost of Welfare: How the System Hurts the People It’s Supposed to Help, in which they discuss the welfare system. They suggeste…

Panelists talked about the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaces the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as the federal government’s involvement in education policy and state contr…

Panelists talked about the significance of the 1976 Supreme Court decision in Buckley v. Valeo. In the case the court struck down spending limits for political campaigns but upheld limits on…

Researchers talked about the findings of their decades-long work tracking immigration and emigration patterns. Much of the data they presented showed that reports of increased apprehensions …

The Cato Institute held a discussion on its newly-released “Freedom in the 50 States” report, on states' policies to address crime reduction, fiscal policy, and taxes. According to the repor…

Timothy Sandefur talked about his book The Permission Society: How the Ruling Class Turns Our Freedoms into Privileges and What We Can Do About It, in which he examines the difference betwee…

Panelists discussed the impact of immigration on the U.S. housing market. They responded to questions from members of the audience. “Immigration and Real Estate” was the third panel of th…

Panelists talked about balancing the nation’s need for certain mineral resources while maintaining the federal land management system. “America’s Need for Critical Minerals versus Federal…