"[T]o help developing countries explore policy alternatives, and enable wider civic participation in economic policymaking."

"[T]o promote sound interdisciplinary research and application in the humane sciences that integrates theory and practice to produce solutions that advance in a sustainable way a free, prosperous, and civil society."

"[T]o develop and promote solutions that can attract public support and political momentum in order to achieve real progress."

"[T]o help achieve sustainable development primarily by expanding the world’s understanding of Earth as one integrated system."

"[T]o inform public debates [from Center-based research and analysis] over proposed budget and tax policies [at federal and state levels] and to help ensure that the needs of low-income families and individuals are considered in these debates."

"[G]athers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government."

"[T]o formulate and promote public policies to advance technological innovation and productivity internationally, in Washington, and in the states."

To assure "that globalization works with market forces to achieve maximum benefits rather than distorting markets, and imposing costs."

"To inform people and empower them to seek solutions that will ensure broadly shared prosperity and opportunity."

"To strengthen democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform."