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Why Think Tanks are a Billion Dollar Business

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 02 August 2026, 14:03 UTC 1 min read
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Aug 2nd, 2026 Why Think Tanks are a Billion Dollar Business Think tanks bring together experts and shape debates in Washington, but how do you measure the value of an idea? From the Aspen Institute to the Heritage Foundation, this episode explores the business of ideas, the billions of dollars behind America's leading think tanks, and how they measure success.

Aug 2nd, 2026 Why Think Tanks are a Billion Dollar Business Think tanks bring together experts and shape debates in Washington, but how do you measure the value of an idea? From the Aspen Institute to the Heritage Foundation, this episode explores the business of ideas, the billions of dollars behind America's leading think tanks, and how they measure success.
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