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PRI’s work encompasses countless studies, commentary, books, podcasts, blog posts, and events surrounding our mission to promote the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility. Our areas of research include health care, education, environment, innovation, California reform, and business economics. Explore our topics below.
Health Care
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US Can’t Beat China by Handcuffing Our Stateside Pharma
On Oct. 22, the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed extending restrictions on American investments in foreign companies under the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security, or COINS, Act to biotechnology, including pharmaceutical research. Treasury’s goal of protecting national security is laudable. But restricting American drugmakers’ ...
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Halloween candy is putting the trick in treats this year
Not even the sweetest night of the year is immune to inflation. According to the Federal Reserve Bank, the cost of Halloween candy has outpaced overall inflation in the United States by more than double between 2025 and 2026. The 7.7 percent cost increase for ...
California Reform
Most Recent Post:
Election 2026 Wrap Up – A Blue Tsnuami Washes Over California and the Nation
This week, Tim and Matt break down all of interesting results from Election 2026 and the many surprising outcomes. They break down the election of Xavier Becerra as governor and the defeat of the wealth tax, plus they share their thoughts on the sweeping Democratic ...
Education
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Lance Izumi Discusses the Consequences of Easier Tests on WTVM’s Midday with Dee
PRI’s Lance Izumi appeared on WTVM’s Midday with Dee to discuss the consequences of making student tests easier. He explains why rigorous exams matter and how maintaining academic standards helps prepare students for the demands of the workplace. Watch the full interview here.
Environment
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From Golden State to Blackout State
This state is so determined to fulfill its dream of a zero-emissions power grid that it’s willing to risk future blackouts. On paper, California will have sufficient energy resources even with the decision to shutter three aging natural gas generating units. But only if the ...