GALILEO@UGA Subject Guides: SOWK 5380: Poverty in the United States: Poverty Research Organizations

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Think Tanks

The Encyclopaedia Britannica entry defines a think tank as an "institute, corporation, or group organized for interdisciplinary research with the objective of providing advice on a diverse range of policy issues and products" and categorizes them into four broad types: ideological (devoted to a particular political perspective), specialist (focused on a topic, such as children's health or environmental protection), regional, and "think and do" tanks (focused on not only policy but also conducting practical projects). (Ladi 2015)

Think tanks will often claim to be nonpartisan, but pay close attention: many of the "nonpartisan" groups' ideas may conveniently align with a particular political perspective (i.e. conservative, liberal/progressive, libertarian, etc.).

Ladi, Stella. (2015). Think tank. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/think-tank

American Enterprise Institute: Opportunity & Social Mobility
The American Enterprise Institute researches "evidence-based policies aimed at expanding opportunity in America, reducing entrenched poverty, increasing upward mobility, closing opportunity gaps facing disadvantaged children, and renewing America’s associational life" from a market-based perspective.
Annie E. Casey Foundation: Economic Opportunity
The Annie E. Casey Foundation "focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity" and "advance[s] research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence."
Brookings Institution: Poverty
This think tank conducts research and analysis on a wide range of public policy topics.
CATO Institute
The CATO Institute is "dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace" and conducts research in a variety of policy areas.
Center for American Progress: Poverty
The Center for American Progress is "dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action."
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Research
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities "pursue[s] federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways."
Children’s Defense Fund: Ending Child Poverty
The Children's Defense Fund promotes "policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation."
Economic Policy Institute: Research
The Economic Policy Institute "conducts research and analysis on the economic status of working America. EPI proposes public policies that protect and improve the economic conditions of low- and middle-income workers and assesses policies with respect to how they affect those workers."
Employment Policies Institute
The Employment Policies Institute investigates "public policy issues surrounding employment growth," especially for entry level employment.
Heritage Foundation
"The mission of The Heritage Foundation 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."
Hoover Institution: Research by Topic
Think tank that "seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind."
Mathematica Policy Research
Mathematica Policy Research is "dedicated to improving public well-being" through "policy research, data collection, and data analytics."
MDRC
MDRC creates "promising new interventions, evaluate[s] existing programs using the highest research standards, and provide[s] technical assistance to build better programs and deliver effective interventions at scale."
New America Foundation: Publications
New America is "a civic platform that connects a research institute, technology lab, solutions network, media hub and public forum."
Pew Research: Poverty
Pew Research produces "public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research."
RAND Corporation: Topics
The RAND Corporation "helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis."
Talk Poverty (Center for American Progress)
Funded by the Center for American Progress, Talk Poverty provides access to the voices of those living in poverty as well as poverty data.
Urban Institute: Poverty, Vulnerability, and the Safety Net
The Urban Institute "produce[s] new knowledge about social and economic issues" in order to "ensure that everyone—regardless of income, race or ethnicity, education, or zip code—has the chance to achieve their highest potential."

SOWK 5380: Poverty in the United States

Poverty Law Centers

University Poverty Research Centers

Think Tanks