Think Tanks in the US and EU

Why do US and EU think tanks diverge in their roles, priorities, and main constituencies? Providing the first substantive analytical comparison of think tanks in Washington and Brussels, this book explores the differences that exist and why they developed.

Christopher J. Rastrick received his PhD in political science from the University of Western Ontario, in London, Canada. He regularly writes on public policy issues in Canada and beyond, appearing in the nation's top newspapers and journals. His academic research interests include think tanks, Canada-EU relations, and regional integration initiatives.

Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - The Roles and Goals of American Think Tanks Chapter 3: How Do American Think Tanks Gauge Their Success? Chapter 4: The Roles and Goals of Supranational Think Tanks Chapter 5: How do Supranational Think Tanks Gauge Their Success? Chapter 6: How do American and Supranational Think Tanks Differ? Chapter 7: Why are American and Supranational Think Tanks Different, and What are the Implications? Chapter 8: Conclusion