Think Tanks
| Alexis de Tocqueville Institution http://www.adti.net |
"Since 1988, the
Alexis de Tocqueville Institution has studied the spread and perfection
of democracy around the world...In this, we follow the principles of Tocqueville
himself, while claiming no unique mandate to represent them. Among these
liberal ideals are civil liberty, political equality, and economic freedom
and opportunity." (http://www.adti.net/mission.html) |
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| American Enterprise
Institute for Public Policy Research http://www.aei.org |
The Institute "is dedicated
to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom-limited government,
private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong
foreign policy and national defense-through scholarly research, open debate,
and publications." (http://www.aei.org --> About AEI) |
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| The Brookings Institution http://www.brookings.edu |
"The
Brookings Institution, one of Washington's oldest think tanks, is an independent,
nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, and public education
with an emphasis on economics, foreign policy, and governance. The
goal of Brookings activities is to improve the performance of American institutions
and the quality of public policy by using social science to analyze emerging
issues and to offer practical approaches to those issues in language aimed
at the general public." (http://www.brookings.edu/index/aboutresearch.htm) |
| Capital Research Center http://www.capitalresearch.org |
"Capital Research Center
(CRC) was established in 1984 to study non-profit organizations, with a
special focus on reviving the American traditions of charity, philanthropy,
and voluntarism...Capital Research Center is analyzing organizations that
promote the growth of the welfare state - now almost universally recognized
as a failure - and in identifying viable private alternatives to government
welfare programs." (http://www.capitalresearch.org/about/) |
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| Cato Institute http://www.cato.org |
"The
Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to
allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government,
individual liberty, free markets and peace. Toward that goal, the Institute
strives to achieve greater involvement of the intelligent, concerned lay
public in questions of policy and the proper role of government." (http://www.cato.org/about/about.html) |
| Center for Equal Opportunity http://www.ceousa.org |
"As the only think tank
devoted exclusively to the promotion of colorblind equal opportunity and
racial harmony, the Center for Equal Opportunity is uniquely positioned
to counter the divisive impact of race conscious public policies. CEO focuses
on three areas in particular: racial preferences, immigration and assimilation
and multicultural education." (http://www.ceousa.org) |
| Center for Policy Alternatives http://www.cfpa.org |
"The
Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is the nation’s leading nonpartisan
progressive public policy organization serving state legislators. CPA strengthens
the capacity of state legislators to lead and achieve progressive change." (http://www.cfpa.org/cpa/) |
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| Economic Policy Institute http://epinet.org |
"The mission of the Economic
Policy Institute is to provide high-quality research and education in order
to promote a prosperous, fair, and sustainable economy. The Institute stresses
real world analysis and a concern for the living standards of working people,
and it makes its findings accessible to the general public, the media, and
policy makers." (http://epinet.org/content.cfm/about) |
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| Electronic Privacy Information Center http://www.epic.org/ |
"EPIC
is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established
in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and
to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values." (http://www.epic.org) |
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| Ethics and Public Policy Center http://www.eppc.org |
"The Ethics and Public
Policy Center was established in 1976 to clarify and reinforce the bond
between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition and the public debate over domestic
and foreign policy issues." (http://www.eppc.org) |
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| Freedom Forum http://www.freedomforum.org |
"The
Freedom Forum is a nonpartisan, international foundation dedicated to free
press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses
on three priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment and newsroom diversity." (http://www.freedomforum.org --> Who We Are) |
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| The Heritage Foundation http://heritage.org |
"Founded in 1973, the
Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute-a think tank-whose
mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on
the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom,
traditional American values, and a strong national defense." (http://www.heritage.org/about/) |
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| Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace http://www-hoover.stanford.edu |
"...The
overall mission of this Institution is, from its records, to recall the
voice of experience against the making of war, and by the study of these
records and their publication, to recall man's endeavors to make and preserve
peace, and to sustain for America the safeguards of the American way of
life. This Institution is not, and must not be, a mere library. But with
these purposes as its goal, the Institution itself must constantly and dynamically
point the road to peace, to personal freedom, and to the safeguards of the
American system." (http://www-hoover.stanford.edu/Main/mission.html) |
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| Hudson Institute http://www.hudson.org |
"Hudson Institute’s
mission is to be America’s premier source of applied research on enduring
policy challenges...In Hudson Institute’s policy recommendations,
articles, books, conferences, and contributions to the electronic media,
we share optimism about the future and a willingness to question conventional
wisdom. We demonstrate commitment to free markets and individual responsibility,
confidence in the power of technology to assist progress, respect for the
importance of culture and religion in human affairs, and determination to
preserve America’s national security." (http://www.hudson.org --> Learn about Hudson) |
| The Independent Institute http://www.independent.org |
"The
mission of The Independent Institute is to transcend the all-too-common
politicization and superficiality of public policy research and debate,
redefine the debate over public issues, and foster new and effective directions
for government reform." (http://www.independent.org/tii/tii_info/about.html) |
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| Institute for Policy Studies http://www.jhu.edu/~ips/ |
"The Johns Hopkins Institute
for Policy Studies seeks to improve the response of government, businesses,
and nonprofit institutions locally, nationally, and internationally to such
challenges as poverty, urban and regional changes." (http://www.jhu.edu/~ips/aboutus/mission.html) |
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| Investor Responsibility Research Center http://www.irrc.org |
"IRRC
is an independent research firm that has been the leading source of high
quality, impartial information on corporate governance and social responsibility
issues affecting investors and corporations, for 30 years." (http://www.irrc.org) |
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| Joint Center
for Political and Economic Studies http://www.jointcenter.org |
"The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies informs and illuminates the nation's major public policy debates through research, analysis, and information dissemination in order to: improve the socioeconomic status of black Americans and other minorities; expand their effective participation in the political and public policy arenas; and promote communications and relationships across racial and ethnic lines to strengthen the nation's pluralistic society." (http://www.jointcenter.org/mission/) |
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| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research http://www.manhattan-institute.org |
"For
25 years, the Manhattan Institute has been an important force in shaping
American political culture. We have supported and publicized research on
our era’s most challenging public policy issues: taxes, welfare, crime,
the legal system, urban life, race, education, and many other topics. We
have won new respect for market-oriented policies and helped make reform
a reality." (http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/about_mi.htm) |
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| Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy http://www.pacificresearch.org |
"Pacific Research Institute
(PRI) is a free market think tank providing practical solutions for the
issues that impact the lives of all individuals. Our mission is to champion
freedom, opportunity and personal responsibility by advancing free-market
policy solutions." (http://www.pacificresearch.org) |
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| Progress and Freedom Foundation http://www.pff.org |
"The Progress & Freedom
Foundation is a market-oriented think tank that studies the digital revolution
and its implications for public policy. Its mission is to educate policymakers,
opinion leaders and the public about issues associated with technological
change, based on a philosophy of limited government, free markets and individual
sovereignty." (http://www.pff.org/about/) |
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| Progressive Policy Institute http://www.ppionline.org |
"PPI's mission is to define
and promote a new progressive politics for America in the 21st century.
Through its research, policies, and commentary, the Institute is fashioning
a new governing philosophy and an agenda for public innovation geared to
the Information Age." (http://www.ppionline.org --> The Institute) |
| Property and Environment Research Center http://www.perc.org |
"PERC
- Property and Environment Research Center is the nation's oldest and largest
institute dedicated to original research that brings market principles to
resolving environmental problems...PERC pioneered the approach known as
free market environmentalism, which is based on the following tenets. Private
property rights encourage stewardship of resources. Government subsidies
often degrade the environment. Market incentives spur individuals to conserve
resources and protect environmental quality. Polluters should be liable
for the harm they cause others." (http://www.perc.org/aboutperc/index.php?s=1) |
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| The Urban Institute http://www.urban.org |
"The Urban Institute measures
effects, compares options, shows which stakeholders get the most and least,
tests conventional wisdom, reveals trends, and makes costs, benefits, and
risks explicit." (http://www.urban.org --> About UI) |
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| Worldwatch
Institute http://www.worldwatch.org |
"Founded
by Lester Brown in 1974, the Worldwatch Institute offers a unique blend
of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing that
has made it a leading source of information on the interactions among key
environmental, social, and economic trends. Our work revolves around the
transition to an environmentally sustainable and socially just society—and
how to achieve it." (http://www.worldwatch.org/about/) |