What Are Think Tanks And Can They Be Trusted?
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Politicians are expected to be well-versed on everything from healthcare to economics, to the environment. But most politicians aren’t doctors, academics or scientists so where are they getting their information? You and I read the news, but when deciding on government policy, the news isn’t enough. To get an in-depth contextual look at the issues, politicians and others turn to “think-tanks”. So, what exactly is a think-tank, and can they be trusted? Well, a think tank is a body of experts who do research and advocate for public policy. The institutions are often called “universities without students”, as their researchers ostensibly function as non-partisan academics searching for answers to unresolved questions. Even though most think tanks po...
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Politicians are expected to be well-versed on everything from healthcare to economics, to the environment. But most politicians aren’t doctors, academics or scientists so where are they getting their information? You and I read the news, but when deciding on government policy, the news isn’t enough. To get an in-depth contextual look at the issues, politicians and others turn to “think-tanks”. So, what exactly is a think-tank, and can they be trusted? Well, a think tank is a body of experts who do research and advocate for public policy. The institutions are often called “universities without students”, as their researchers ostensibly function as non-partisan academics searching for answers to unresolved questions. Even though most think tanks po...
