What is a think tank?

Answer 1

A think tank (also called a policy institute) is an organization, institute, corporation, or group that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, science or technology issues, industrial or business policies, or military advice.


Types of think tanks
Some think tanks are clearly aligned with conservative or libertarian approaches to the economy (The libertarian Cato Institute, for example), while others, especially those with an emphasis on progressive social and environmental reforms (Tellus Institute, for example), are viewed as more liberal or left-of-center.


Think tanks in the United States play an important role in forming both foreign and domestic policy. Typically, an issue such as national missile defense will be debated within and among think tanks and the results of these debates will influence government policy makers. Think tanks in the United States generally receive funding from private donors, and members of private organizations. Think tanks may feel more free to propose and debate controversial ideas than people within government.

Answer 2

This is an expression that first appeared in England in the 1960's. It was introduced by politicians in the government of the day who would form a sort of committee of 'experts' in any particular field (energy, food production, arms race, space exploration etc) and give them a particular problem to solve. They were supposed to go away and 'think' collectively until they thought of a solution, concentrating their efforts on nothing else.

Answer 3

A group of people who sat around in a room and discuss any given subject and come up with a solution to that particular problem.

Answer 4

It works on the same principles as the revolutionary invention "The Thinking Cap", only you are actually submersed in a tank of liquid that is scientifically engineered to improve your thinking ability.

Answer 5

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