Sited at George Mason University, the Mercatus Center is funded by industry and promotes industry-friendly market-based theories in policy debates. "Mercatus," unsurprisingly, means "market." For a good introduction to the Mercatus Center, read Garance Franke-Ruta, "Bull Market," Washington City Paper, Mar. 8-14, 2002, available on-line. And be sure to read the entry for the Mercatus Center in the Disinfopedia.