Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (renamed in 1981 from the International Center for Economic Policy Studies) is an American conservative think tank focused on domestic policy and urban affairs. The institute's focus covers a wide variety of issues including healthcare, higher education, public housing, prisoner reentry, and policing. It was established in Manhattan in 1978 by Antony Fisher and William J. Casey.
| Formation | 1978 |
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| Founder | Antony Fisher and William J. Casey |
| Type | Public policy think tank |
| Headquarters | 52 Vanderbilt Avenue New York, NY 10017 U.S. |
President | Reihan Salam |
Chairman | Paul Singer |
Budget | Revenue: $16,694,868 Expenses: $15,701,907 (FYE September 2021) |
| Website | manhattan-institute |
Formerly called | International Center for Economic Policy Studies |
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The institute produces materials including books, articles, interviews, speeches, op-eds, policy research, and the quarterly publication City Journal. It is a key think tank and ranked in the Global Go To Think Tank Index (GGTTI) published by the University of Pennsylvania. Its current president is Reihan Salam, who has led the organization since being appointed in 2019.