The Independent Institute is an American conservative libertarian think tank based in Oakland, California, whose mission is "to boldly advance peaceful, prosperous, and free societies, grounded in a commitment to human worth and dignity." Founded in 1986 by David J. Theroux, the institute sponsors studies of political, social, economic, legal, environmental and foreign policy issues. It has more than 140 research fellows. The Institute was originally established in San Francisco, was re-located in 1989 to Oakland, and, since 2006, has had an office in Washington, D.C. The Institute is organized into seven centers that address a range of issues.
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