provides the country's leading policy makers and the general public with a 'big picture' perspective in the economic and social spheres. The Center's interdisciplinary teams of prominent academic researchers, leading experts from the policy realm, and the Center's professional staff conduct research and develop policy recommendations on the important socio-economic issues facing the country. These long-run strategic analyses and appraisals of policy options are made available to decision makers and the public through direct communications, an active publication program, conferences, and other activities both in Israel and abroad.