BI History

The Budapest Institute was founded in November 2008 as a partnership of young economists and political scientists sharing theoretical and hands-on experience in research and government administration. The founding partners are Zsombor Cseres-Gergely, Petra ReszketÅ‘, Ágota Scharle and Balázs Váradi.

Our staff includes economists and public policy analysts. We also take on interns on a regular basis and are proud to have had many talented students of CEU and Eltecon work for us during the summer or for a longer period.

The Institute is an independent think tank that produces analyses and impact assessments to assist the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of policy interventions.

Government is merely a means to an end, viz. the happiness of the whole community and the individuals composing it. (James Mill, 1820)