Economics

Lists think tanks by subject area and provides search feature

Think Tank Search searches the websites of institutions that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. These sites are affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations. Inclusion is based upon the relevancy of subject area to HKS coursework and scholarship, the availability of the think tank’s research in full-text on the website, and the think tank’s reputation and influence upon policy making. The list represents a mixture of partisan and non-partisan think tanks. Provided by Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

Progressive research and advocacy organization "dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action."

Conduct research on ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global levels.

Nonpartisan institute conducting public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.

Independent nonpartisan organization conducting economic policy research concerning natural resources and the environment.

The Kaiser Family Foundation focuses on major healthcare issues in the US and, to a lesser extent, the world.

Conservative think tank addressing government, politics, economics and social welfare.

Libertarian think tank "dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace."

Think tank with a mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies.

A nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government.

Offers population, housing, economic and geographic data

Yearly budget; inludes links to previous years and budget amendments.

from the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis - an excellent source of national and international data

United States Labor Statistics, many current to October, 2010.

The U.S. Census issues reports that show how the economy is doing (you'll see news stories about these.) This links to a list of the most recent reports.

A monthly snapshot of data on the economy, including GDP, employment, production, and credit rates.

Analyses of different sectors of the economy

Current data about the economy of each country in the world.

A visualization of the value of trade between countries, Data source: UN Statistical Division (COMTRADE)

Good source for data and analysis on issues that directly affect everyone’s daily life

International trade and tariff data

Current statistical data on the economies of the EU

A research tool for academics, students and businesspeople

Access to the World Bank's vast collection of economic, social, population, and development data.