THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION

Programs

1. Economic studies:the economic studies program provides analysis of current and emerging economic issues to inform public policy through innovative and practical policy solutions. Over the past year, economic studies scholars conducted rigorous research and policy analysis in areas including but not limited to sound monetary and fiscal policy, taxation, inclusive socio-economic policy, economic opportunity and mobility, health care and social insurance economics, and the efficient working of markets. The economic studies program disseminated its frequently cited scholarship in published reports, research papers, journals, longer-form books and shorter-form op-eds and blog posts, as well as through events.

   $22,355,350 spentof which $867,301 as grants$4,727 earned by the program
   25% of program spending

2. Global economy and development:the global economy & development (global) program offers innovative policy solutions and tools to help global, national, and local policymakers build more equitable and sustainable economic systems that deliver prosperity and well-being for all. Global's interdisciplinary team of experts provides thought leadership, cutting-edge research, and innovative solutions that inform policy and international cooperation in thematic areas including harnessing technology for inclusive growth and development; development finance; forecasting trends; global education and skills development; and multilateralism and international cooperation.

   $20,258,913 spentof which $2,118,473 as grants$3,200 earned by the program
   23% of program spending

3. Foreign policy:the foreign policy program conducts research, analysis and convening in order to inform public understanding and policy dialogue concerning the most pressing geopolitical and security issues facing the u.s. And the world. In addition to the program regularly hosting events, foreign policy scholars have published a number of reports and books while also making appearances on the pages and airwaves of major news and policy outlets across the political spectrum in the u.s. And around the globe.

   $15,327,380 spentof which $414,016 as grants$345,555 earned by the program
   17% of program spending

4. Governance studies:the governance studies program at brookings is dedicated to analyzing policy issues, political institutions and processes, and contemporary governance challenges. Our scholarship identifies areas in need of reform and proposes specific solutions with the goals of improving the performance of the national government, informing debate, and providing stakeholders with expert analysis and ideas to ensure better institutional governance. Governance studies experts focus on areas ranging from election processes, to privacy and artificial intelligence, to the legislative process, to global anti-corruption efforts. In addition to publishing myriad works of written scholarship, governance studies held a number of events open to the public on these and other timely topics.

   $14,030,305 spentof which $328,109 as grants
   16% of program spending

5. Brookings metro:the brookings metro program works with local leaders to transform original research insights into policy and practical solutions that scale nationally in support of every community becoming prosperous, just, and resilient - no matter its starting point. The program produces a number of different types of publications, including blog posts, research briefs, reports, books and interactive data visualizations, and host a number of public events. Through roundtables, meetings, public forums, conferences, workshops, labs and communities of practice, the program also continued to work with networks of experts from different sectors to translate evidence and ideas into tangible solutions that address the unprecedented challenges facing the nation, states and cities alike.

   $12,720,822 spentof which $794,661 as grants$371,084 earned by the program
   14% of program spending

6. Communications and public affairs: brookings' communications and public affairs department disseminates information about the institution, its scholars and research, and the array of resources that brookings offers. The communications and public affairs department manages brookings' primary avenues for distributing its work, such as the institution's website (www.brookings.edu), social media channels, other digital components of outreach and education, as well as housing The Brookings Institution press. Government affairs is also part of the department, charged with facilitating scholar engagement with policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels.

   $2,885,741 spent
   3% of program spending

7. Institutional initiatives:includes research initiatives undertaken or supervised by the executive office and cross-program research efforts, such as the artificial intelligence and emerging technology initiative.the artificial intelligence and emerging technology (aiet) initiative includes several workstreams each designed to track and inform pressing questions at the intersection of technology and policy in near real-time.

   $1,600,072 spent$531,040 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

8. Brookings press:The Brookings Institution press publishes longform public policy research and analysis from brookings scholars and other experts. The Brookings Institution press publishes books on governance, political science, economics, foreign policy and other fields that are widely discussed in the media, assigned in classrooms, referred to in libraries, and picked up in bookstores-books that inform with clarity and persuade with conviction.

   $251,200 spent$436,503 earned by the program
   0% of program spending

The 8 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $89,429,783.