Mercatus Center

The Mercatus Center in Arlington (Virginia) is an association founded by Charles Koch and David H. Koch think tank as well as a private and - according to its own description - non-profit institute of the George Mason University for political science and economics research. The University has received from the chef for $ 30 million.

The Mercatus Center is funded entirely by voluntary donations from foundations (58%), individuals (40 % ) and companies ( 2%). It receives no funds from the George Mason University or government agencies.

The Americanist Eva Schweitzer sees the main objective of the Mercatus Center is to prove the " pernicious influence " of environmental laws on the economy.

The Wall Street Journal attests to the think - tank large influence on the deregulation policy of the Bush administration.