The Niskanen Center is a moderate, nonpartisan think tank that works to promote an open society and change public policy through direct engagement in the policymaking process. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO (1) DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT, PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, AND STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND (2) CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS CONCERNING THESE ISSUES.