The Paulson Institute

The Paulson Institute is a non-partisan, independent think and do tank dedicated to fostering a US-China relationship that serves to maintain global order in a rapidly evolving world. Our focus on US-China is dictated by the reality that it is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. We often operate at the intersection of economics, financial markets, environmental protection, and policy advocacy, in part by promoting balanced and sustainable economic growth. We produce leading analysis and intellectual products to decode Chinas political economy. We advocate for market and nature-based solutions to climate change and environmental conservation. We work with financial markets and international financial institutions to implement green lending standards. We convene thought leaders to generate new thinking and to help build a new framework on US-China policy. Founded in 2011 by former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., the Institute is based in Chicago wi...