Brookings Institution
| Brookings Institution | |
|---|---|
 The Brookings Institution building near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. | |
| Abbreviation | Brookings |
| Motto | Quality. Independence. Impact. |
| Formation | 1916 |
| Type | Public Policy Think tank |
| Headquarters | 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| President | Strobe Talbott |
| Budget | $ 90 million (2010)[1] |
| Website | brookings.edu |
The Brookings Institution is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C. in the United States.[2] One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, mainly in economics, policy, government, foreign policy, and global economy and development.[3][4] In the University of Pennsylvania’s 2012 Global go-to think tanks report, Brookings is ranked the most influential think tank in the world.[5]
Its mission is:
- "to provide innovative and practical recommendations that advance three broad goals: strengthen American democracy; foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans; and secure a more open, safe, prosperous, and cooperative international system".[2]
Brookings states that its scholars "represent diverse points of view" and describes itself as non-partisan.[2][6][7] The media describe Brookings as "liberal-centrist" or "centrist".[8] An analysis of Congressional records from 1993 to 2002 found that Brookings was referenced by conservative politicians almost as often as liberal politicians. It got a score of 53 on a 1-100 scale with 100 the most liberal score.[9] The same study found Brookings to be the most frequently cited think tank by the U.S. media and politicians.[9]
Brookings Institution Media
Robert S. Brookings, who founded the Brookings Institution in 1916
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaking at the Brookings Institution in April 2010
José María Figueres, former president of Costa Rica, speaking at Brookings Institution in March 2012
Adm. Michael Mullen speaks at the Brookings Institution in April 2007.
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References
- ↑ The Brookings Institution on Charity Navigatorcharitynavigator.org. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 About BrookingsBrookings.edu. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- ↑ Brookings Institution Encyclopædia Britannica.
- ↑ Robert Somers Brookings – Brookings InstitutionBrookings.edu. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- ↑ 2012 Global go-to think tanks report and policy advice (21 January 2013)University of Pennsylvania.
- ↑ Brookings Research | Brookings Institution (2003-06-25)Brookings.edu. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
- ↑ Critchlow D.T. 1985. The Brookings Institution 1916–52: expertise and the public interest in a democratic society. DeKalb IL: Northern Illinois University Press.
- ↑ Silicon Valley's new think tank stakes out 'radical center' by Neil A. Lewis, ‘’New York Times’’, May 15, 1999
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 A measure of media bias. The Quarterly Journal of Economics 2005, Issue 4. Retrieved 2013-08-27.