The Manhattan Institute works to keep America and its great cities prosperous, safe, and free.

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Commentary Governance, Cities, Public Safety New York, New York City, Crime Control
Sep 04 2025
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Sep 03 2025
Commentary Economics
Sep 03 2025

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We work to improve the quality of life in America's great cities by fostering competition, entrepreneurship, and fiscal responsibility at the state and local level.

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Adam Smith Society

SmithSoc is a community of business students and professionals who join together to discuss and debate the contributions of the free market toward advancing human flourishing and opportunity for all.

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