Research and writing on policy issues may not seem like they have applications in the real world. You may hear lots of buzz about different new policies and may see them in action, but what you won't see is the scorecard on how they are doing that can determine their future.

Andrew Moylan is executive director and senior fellow for R Street, where he heads coalition efforts, conducts policy analysis and serves as the organization’s lead voice on tax issues. Prior to joining R Street, Andrew was vice president of government affairs for the National Taxpayers Union, a grassroots taxpayer advocacy organization. He previously served with the Center for Educational Freedom at the Cato Institute and completed internships in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives with members from his home state of Michigan. Andrew’s writings have appeared in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and The Weekly Standard.

The R Street Institute is a free-market public policy organization (or think tank). Our mission is to engage in policy research and outreach to promote free markets and limited, effective government. In addition to our D.C. headquarters, we have offices in Florida, Texas, California and Ohio (covering the midwest).