Working in the Think Tank Industry
Working at a think tank can be an excellent career option for individuals who enjoy researching and debating topics of debate while simultaneously wanting to shape government policy through public outreach efforts and education programs. Some think tanks have been accused of blurring the distinction between researchers and lobbyists for their donors, such as Brookings’ alignment of its work on international trade with FedEx’s agenda as a donor. Definition Think tanks can be found around the world and their purpose is to generate ideas that will influence and guide public policy decision-makers through research, seminars, writing articles or lobbying politicians