ISSUE GUIDES: Economy
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
Organization that sponsors original research on government policy, the economy, and politics. It advocates for limited government, and competitive private enterprise.
1150 17th St., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 862-5800
fax: (202) 862-7171
http://www.aei.org
Federation of 78 labor unions that aim to help workers improve their lives. Through organizing, collective bargaining, and legislative/political action, the unions work to advance the rights of working people.
815 16th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
phone: (202) 637-5000
fax: (202) 637-5058
http://www.aflcio.org
Independent nonprofit research and educational organization that disseminates information to keep the public informed about critical economic and financial issues.
P.O. Box 1000
Great Barrington, MA 01230
phone: (413) 528-1216
fax: (413) 528-0103
http://www.aier.org
An agency of the Department of Commerce, the mission of BEA is to produce and disseminate statistics on the regional, national and international economy.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20233
phone: (202) 606-2649
fax: (202) 606-5300
http://www.bea.gov/index.htm
Think tank that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and middle-income people.
820 First St., NE, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002
phone: (202) 408-1080
fax: (202) 408-1056
http://www.cbpp.org
Nonprofit think tank that advocates for free market based solutions to public policy problems.
1250 H. St., NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 783-3870
fax: (202) 942-7649
http://www.cse.org
Independent organization of business leaders and educators dedicated to policy research on major economic and social issues.
2000 L St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 296-5860
http://www.ced.org
Nonprofit forum of chief executives from the business, university, and labor communities working together to set a national action agenda for U.S. leadership in global markets, and education and training that will raise the standard of living for all Americans.
1500 K Street, N.W., Suite 850
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 682-4292
fax: (202) 682-5150
http://www.compete.org
Nonprofit think tank that seeks to broaden public debate about ways to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.
1660 L St., NW, Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 775-8810
fax: (202) 775-0819
http://www.epinet.org
Independently funded research organization that purpose is to pursue knowledge of economics that will enable nations to enlarge personal freedom, promote justice, and maintain stable economies with full employment and rising standards of living.
Blithewood
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
phone: (914) 758-7700
fax: (914) 758-1149
http://www.levy.org
