The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Policy Analysis was established in 1985 as a multidisciplinary research unit dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge that facilitates economic, social, and political development. The Center for Policy Analysis aims to enhance the economic and social well-being of citizens by providing research, information, and technical assistance to government, business, non-profit, and educational agencies. The Center for Policy Analysis specializes in the practical application of social scientific methods, public management skills, and engineering to the problems encountered by public, private, and non-profit organizations. The Center for Policy Analysis does not pursue a set research agenda, but is a flexible research organization responding on a timely basis to problems and issues identified by client agencies. Go here to find out more.