ECON 477: Economics of Environmental Behavior: Think Tanks

A think tank is "an organization, institute, corporation, or group that conducts research and engages in advocacy in public policy." (Sourcewatch.org)

When using information from a think tank:

• Consider the biases that think tanks may be bringing to the discussion. 
• Learn about the think tank by looking at the major contributors and the staff. 
• Use evaluative sites to better understand the point of view the think tank may have. 
• Ideally, contrast policy statements from two think tanks with vastly different perspectives on the issue.

Think Tank Search is a custom Google search of more than 450 think tank websites selected by The Harvard Kennedy School of Government Library. See their website for information on the inclusion policy and links to U.S. and international think tank websites.