What is the Brookings Institution?
Q: What is the Brookings Institution?
A: The Brookings Institution is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C. that conducts research and education in the social sciences, mainly in economics, policy, government, foreign policy, and global economy and development.
Q: What is Brookings' mission?
A: Brookings' 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".
Q: How does Brookings describe itself politically?
A: Brookings describes itself as non-partisan and states that its scholars "represent diverse points of view".
Q: What is Brookings' ranking in the 2012 Global Go-To Think Tanks report?
A: Brookings is ranked the most influential think tank in the world in the University of Pennsylvania’s 2012 Global Go-To Think Tanks report.
Q: How does the media describe Brookings politically?
A: The media describes Brookings as "liberal-centrist" or "centrist".
Q: According to an analysis of Congressional records, which politicians reference Brookings more often: conservative or liberal politicians?
A: According to an analysis of Congressional records from 1993 to 2002, conservative politicians referenced Brookings almost as often as liberal politicians.
Q: How frequently is Brookings cited by the U.S. media and politicians?
A: According to the same study, Brookings is the most frequently cited think tank by the U.S. media and politicians.
