Founded in 1985 at the request of President Ronald Reagan, the Tholos Foundation is a non-profit educational organisation dedicated to advancing the principles of economic liberty around the globe. We firmly believe that free markets, limited government, secure property rights, and the spirit of individual enterprise offer the most promising path to global prosperity, individual freedom, and a more peaceful world.

Our mission is to champion free-market economics as the essential foundation for building thriving societies. We understand that when markets operate with minimal government interference—when property ownership is secure, regulations promote competition rather than stifle it, and individuals have the freedom to innovate and take risks—the results are transformative. Economic growth accelerates, lifting people out of poverty. Individuals gain the power to chart their own economic destinies, supporting their families and fulfilling their aspirations. Nations become more stable and secure as economic opportunity provides a path away from conflict and extremism.

The Tholos Foundation achieves its mission through a multi-faceted approach:

Rigorous Research: We conduct in-depth research that demonstrates the real-world impact of policies, providing policymakers with the evidence necessary to make informed decisions that benefit their citizens.

Strategic Coalitions: We establish coalitions to promote solutions, working with legislators, think tanks, and grassroots organisations to inform policies that foster growth and opportunity.

Global Thought Leadership: We convene international dialogues that bring together policymakers, leaders, and scholars to exchange ideas and explore transformative power.

Education and Outreach: We develop educational resources and public awareness campaigns to inform a new generation about unlocking human potential and building a better future.

Tholos’ three pillars.

COALITIONS

Our organizational structure has grown to include over 50 coalition meetings in the United States and more than 20 formally organized meetings around the world.

INTERNATIONAL POLICY

We provide research on international regulatory and tax policy to inform policy makers, citizens and third party groups around the world.

RESEARCH & EDUCATION

We study and evaluate the consequences—both intended and unintended—of existing and proposed government policies.

Promoting effective policy.

The Tholos Foundation conducts research and education on effective public policy, with a particular emphasis on taxes, spending, regulation, innovation, and property rights. Our most well-known publications include the International Property Rights Index and the Trade Barrier Index.
Tholos organizes coalitions of policy experts and their cultural allies around the world. This includes in-person meetings; more than 2500 individual leaders meet every month at Tholos-organized meetings from Naples, Florida to Naples, Italy.

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Meet the Team

Our staff, global fellows, and organizational partners dedicated to advancing the principles of economic liberty around the globe.

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