A freer world
Our vision is a free and prosperous world where individuals benefit from greater choice, competitive markets, and personal responsibility.
Our mission is to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government interventions on the welfare of individuals.
What the Fraser Institute’s mission means to you:
- Measurement is the foundation for all our work—careful, accurate, rigorous measurement. At the Fraser Institute, we subscribe to the saying “If it matters, measure it.” Things that are measured can be discussed. Things that are discussed in the public arena eventually become part of the public debate—and part of the solution to public policy challenges. That is how measurement can change the climate of opinion.
- Our rigorous research methodology defines how we arrive at specific conclusions. The Fraser Institute promotes transparency in research—in other words, our methodology is open and clearly explained, and others can replicate our conclusions. In addition, the source of our data is always provided.
- Fraser researchers are unafraid to tackle controversial matters of public policy. We are a completely independent research organization that develops independent conclusions and recommendations. Since our researchers are beholden to no one, these conclusions and recommendations may be different from reports produced by organizations that receive government funding. We also do not accept any contracts for research.
- We work to ensure that citizens become more knowledgeable about the outcomes of various public policies, more informed about the challenges and opportunities, and more active in understanding and participating in public policy.
