Editing Brookings Institution (section)

== Research Areas and Programs ==
Brookings is organized into several research programs and centers, each focusing on specific policy areas. The major research programs at Brookings include:
* **Economic Studies**: Focuses on economic policy, fiscal policy, tax reform, income inequality, and labor markets. It provides analysis on U.S. economic trends, global economic policy, and the role of government in the economy.
* **Foreign Policy**: Examines the global political landscape, including U.S. foreign relations, security policy, conflict resolution, and international trade. This program also looks at the changing dynamics in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
* **Global Economy and Development**: Investigates international development challenges, including global poverty, economic growth, sustainable development, and the impacts of globalization.
* **Governance Studies**: Focuses on improving government and public administration at all levels, examining topics such as political reform, transparency, the rule of law, and public sector performance.
* **Education**: Researches education policy, K-12 education systems, and the role of education in economic mobility and societal outcomes.
* **Health Policy**: Focuses on U.S. healthcare systems, public health issues, and global health challenges, including the effects of disease, health access, and healthcare reform.

In addition to these broad programs, Brookings has specialized research centers, including:
* **Center for Universal Education**: Promotes education initiatives to ensure quality education for all children, with a focus on global education.
* **Center for Technology Innovation**: Examines the impact of technological advancements on society and public policy.
* **Center for Middle East Policy**: Focuses on the Middle East region, including issues of conflict, governance, and regional security.