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Academic Pursuits and Involvement in Decision-Making: Study on the Formation of U.S. University Think Tanks

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  • Qing Lyu

    (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, China
    Institute for the History of Natural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
    National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China)

  • Arlene Bielefield

    (Department of Information and Library Science, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT 06515, USA)

  • Yan Quan Liu

    (Department of Information and Library Science, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT 06515, USA)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the concept of think tanks and concludes that think tanks have three basic characteristics. Firstly, they are based on academic research, relatively independent operation, and aim to serve scientific decision-making. Taking Ivy League think tanks as an example, this paper provides a preliminary discussion of ways for think tanks to maintain the scientific nature of their research, maintain the independence of their operations, and disseminate research results to enhance their influence. It covers institutional mission, research team construction, institutional governance, fundraising, achievements and activities, and alumni networks. This paper proposes a framework of university think tank generation paths associated with the essential characteristics of think tanks. The paper points out that, as a research consulting organization grown out of universities, university think tanks must maintain the scientific nature and independence of research while providing support and services for decision-making. Only in this way can they truly serve scientific and democratic decision-making, gain the trust of the public and have a real lasting influence.

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  • Qing Lyu & Arlene Bielefield & Yan Quan Liu, 2023. "Academic Pursuits and Involvement in Decision-Making: Study on the Formation of U.S. University Think Tanks," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-22, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:13:y:2023:i:3:p:93-:d:1104185
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