Databases for finding research from Think Tanks & Policy Institutes
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Policy File Index This link opens in a new windowSearch for information on public policy issues from think tanks, university research programs, research organizations and publishers, including the Hoover Institution, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, RAND Corporation, and the World Bank. (ProQuest)
When using research produced by think tanks and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), don't forget to evaluate what you've found for things like reliability and bias. HINT: Look for an "About Us" page on the organization's website and read the org's Wikipedia page.
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