However, I cite him as a microcosm of what we refer to today as “Think Tanks”. The definition of a think tank has been contested since the study of think tanks took off in the 1980s and 1990s. The analysis of the roles of think tanks in the policy process raises many questions, but those on power and influence are perhaps most salient: Are think tanks most influential as agenda-setters? Even the best think tanks miss key opportunities to translate a persuasive idea into reality. Successful think tanks keep their proposals at the ready and when a problem emerges, they jump into action.

Source: Standard Digital March 11, 2021 17:50 UTC