Peterson Institute for International Economics

The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), known until 2006 as the Institute for International Economics (IIE), is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C. It was founded by C. Fred Bergsten in 1981 and has been led by Adam S. Posen since 2013. PIIE conducts research, provides policy recommendations, and publishes books and articles on a wide range of topics related to the US economy and international economics.

Not to be confused with The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a separate organization that also receives support from the Peterson Family.
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Established1981 (1981)
FounderC. Fred Bergsten
Type501(c)3 organization
52-1226967
FocusInternational Economics
Headquarters1750 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Coordinates38.9083°N 77.0409°W / 38.9083; -77.0409
President
Adam S. Posen
Chairman
Michael A. Peterson
Budget
Revenue: $8,980,271
Expenses: $14,090,558
(FYE June 2016)
Staff
60
Websitewww.piie.com
Formerly called
Institute for International Economics

According to the 2015 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report (Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania), PIIE ranked number 20 (of 150) in the "Top Think Tanks Worldwide" and number 13 (of 60) in the "Top Think Tanks in the United States".

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