Independent Institute
The Independent Institute is an American libertarian think tank based in Oakland, California. Founded in 1986 by David J. Theroux, the institute focuses on political, social, economic, legal, environmental, and foreign policy issues. It has more than 140 research fellows. The institute was originally established in San Francisco, was re-located in 1989 to Oakland, and since 2006 has had an office in Washington, D.C. The institute is organized into seven centers addressing a range of issues. According to the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report (Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania), the institute is ranked number 42 (of 110) in the "Top Think Tanks in the United States".
Logo of the Independent Institute since 2015 | |
| Motto | The Power of Independent Thinking |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | David J. Theroux |
| Established | 1986 |
| Focus | Public policy |
| President | Graham Walker |
| Faculty | 10 |
| Adjunct faculty | 249 |
| Staff | 21 |
| Budget | Revenue: $4,179,442 Expenses: $3,903,889 (FYE June 2019) |
| Address | 100 Swan Way, Oakland, CA 94621-1428 |
| Website | Independent.org |
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