The Brookings Institution

Economic studies:the economic studies program provides analysis of current and emerging economic issues to inform public policy through innovative and practical policy solutions. Over The past year, economic studies scholars conducted rigorous research and policy analysis in areas including but not limited to sound monetary and fiscal policy, taxation, inclusive socio-economic policy, economic opportunity and mobility, health care and social insurance economics, The efficient working of markets, and climate-resilient growth. The economic studies program disseminated its frequently cited scholarship in published reports, research papers, journals, longer-form books and shorter-form op-eds and blog posts, as well as through events.

Foreign policy:the foreign policy program conducts research, analysis and convening in order to inform public understanding and policy dialogue concerning The most pressing geopolitical and security issues facing The u.s. and The world. In addition to The program regularly hosting events, foreign policy scholars have published a number of reports and books while also making appearances on The pages and airwaves of major news and policy outlets across The political spectrum in The u.s. and around The globe.

Global economy and development:the global economy & development (global) program offers innovative policy solutions and tools to help global, national, and local policymakers build more equitable and sustainable economic systems that deliver prosperity and well-being for all. Global's interdisciplinary team of experts provides thought leadership, cutting-edge research, and innovative solutions that inform policy and international cooperation in thematic areas including harnessing technology for inclusive growth and development; climate policy and action for sustainable inclusive growth and development; global education and skills development; sustainable development and financing for development; and multilateralism and international cooperation. Through this work, global experts hope to inform and facilitate progress toward The sustainable development goals (sdgs), build partnerships in pursuit of inclusive development, and ultimately reduce global poverty and other sources of social stress. Over The past year, global continued to share its findings with audiences through various events, widely read books, reports and op-eds, and interactive tools.

Governance studies:the governance studies program at Brookings is dedicated to analyzing policy issues, political institutions and processes, and contemporary governance challenges. Our scholarship identifies areas in need of reform and proposes specific solutions with The goals of improving The performance of The national government, informing debate, and providing stakeholders with expert analysis and ideas to ensure better institutional governance. In The past year, governance studies experts focused on areas ranging from election processes, to artificial intelligence, to addressing racial justice in areas of law enforcement, voting rights, and access to technology and healthcare. In addition to publishing myriad works of written scholarship over The year, governance studies held a number of events open to The public on these and other timely topics.

Brookings metro:the Brookings metropolitan policy program's (metro) works with local leaders to transform original research insights into policy and practical solutions that scale nationally in support of every community becoming prosperous, just, and resilient - no matter its starting point. Metro produces a number of different types of publications, including blog posts, research briefs, reports, books and interactive data visualizations, and in The past year hosted a number of public events. Through roundtables, meetings, public forums, conferences, workshops, labs and communities of practice, metro also continued to work with networks of experts from different sectors to translate evidence and ideas into tangible solutions that address The unprecedented challenges facing The nation, states and cities alike.

Institutional initiatives:includes research initiatives undertaken or supervised by The executive office and cross-program research efforts, such as The artificial intelligence and emerging technologies initiative and The david m. rubenstein fellowship program.the artificial intelligence and emerging technology (aiet) initiative looks to advance good governance of transformative technologies at The global, national, and local levels so that multiple sectors of society can responsibly scale and manage its full effects. The initiative includes several workstreams each designed to track and inform pressing questions at The intersection of technology and policy in near real-time. The rubenstein fellowship is a two-year fellowship that brings a diverse group of rising stars to The Brookings community, strengthening The breadth of our research and perspectives in key areas of policy.

Brookings press:the Brookings Institution press publishes longform public policy research and analysis from Brookings scholars and other experts. The Brookings Institution press publishes books on governance, political science, economics, foreign policy and other fields that are widely discussed in The media, assigned in classrooms, referred to in libraries, and picked up in bookstores-books that inform with clarity and persuade with conviction.

Communications and web:brookings's communications department disseminates information about The Institution, its scholars and research, and The array of resources that Brookings offers. The communications department manages Brookings's primary avenues for distributing its work - The Institution's website (www.brookings.edu), social media channels, other digital components of outreach and education, as well as housing The Brookings Institution press.