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HHS 404: Financing Health and Medical Systems

This guide is intended for students enrolled in HHS 404: Financing Health and Medical Systems, primarily with resources for the final paper.

What are think tanks?

"A think tank or policy institute, research institute, etc. is an organization that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture. Most policy institutes are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax exempt status. Other think tanks are funded by governments, advocacy groups, or businesses, or derive revenue from consulting or research work related to their projects."

--Diane Stone 'Think Tanks and Policy Analysis', in Frank Fischer, Gerald J. Miller. & Mara S. Sidney (eds.) Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Methods, and Politics, New York, Marcel Dekker Inc. 2006: 149–157.

 

While all sources have bias, it is important to find out about the think tank/institute and its agenda and funders, as this may impact the way that you consider and counter-balance this information. 

Think Tank Google Search

Just a few think tank/institute resources

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