Research Guides: MGT 3800 Management and Society: Finding Reports by Think Tanks

Search for Think Tank Research

Customized search engines help you find reports from think tanks and policy organizations.

Harvard Kennedy School Think Tank Search
Harvard's Kennedy School built this custom Google Search engine that searches more than 600 think tanks for policy reports.
American Policy Directory
Search think tanks sites grouped by topic.for perspectives on U.S. national policy issues. From the University of Oregon Libraries,
Find Policy
Search for policy reports from selected leading think tanks in the areas of climate, economy, development, foreign policy, health care, and public policy. Use the tabs (at the top of the page) to search in any one of the subject areas.

Search for Public Policy Research

Customized search engines help you find public policy research.

IssueLab
An open repository of research on social issues published since 2012. Search by key word or browse 38 issue areas for recent research or links to key publishing organizations and research funders. From the Foundation Center.
Policy Research Database
Collection of public policy books, research reports and articles published since 2011. All titles include an abstract and a summary of policy implications. Search by keyword or filter by topic. From the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University.

Search Public Policy Databases

These library databases provide access to public policy reports, articles and research from think tanks and other policy organizations.

Policy File Index
Reports and studies on public policy issues from think tanks, universities, government agencies, and research organizations.
PAIS Index
Find articles and research reports on international public policy, social and economic issues, and international relations.
CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online
Reports from think tanks and research organizations covering issues related to world politics, diplomacy, social issues and the economy.

Search OpEd Pieces and Transcripts

Policy experts from think tanks often advocate for their views in newspaper op-ed pieces or in interviews with the media. Use these news databases to find video, transcripts and op-eds.

Nexis Uni
Search regional, national and international newspapers. Search by keyword and choose Article Type: Editorials and Opinion or Broadcast Transcripts
Factiva
For op-eds, search by Subject. Choose Content Type - Commentary/Opinion