The Brookings Institution was founded by Robert S. Brookings, with the organization established on March 13, 1916 and operations beginning that October 1. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it is an American think tank that conducts research and education in the social sciences, focused primarily on economics and tax policy, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, the global economy, and economic development.
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Founding YearSourced to the subject's own account Founding DateSourced to the subject's own account HeadquartersSourced to the subject's own accountWashington, D.C., United States 1 Geography
Country or Jurisdiction ServedWikidata Q929154, property P17 (country). Classification
Institution SubtypeSourced to the subject's own accountThink Tank or Research Institute 1 Connections
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The organization was founded on March 13, 1916, and began operations on October 1, 1916.
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The Brookings Institution, often stylized as Brookings, is an American think tank in Washington, D.C.
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The Brookings Institution, often stylized as Brookings, is an American think tank in Washington, D.C.
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Weyrich and Feulner sought to create a conservative version of the Brookings Institution that advanced conservative policies.
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