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The Social Market Foundation (SMF)is the leading UK think-tank examining the way in which markets and the state can interact to generate a prosperous and just society. Critical to our success is the close partnership we enjoy with organisations in the private and third sectors and the Business Forum is our primary vehicle for that engagement. The experience of our partners informs our work and ensures that it remains relevant and pertinent. Our partners benefit from the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the policy agenda.
Our research programme for 2007-08 is focusing on five core areas which are both social market in nature and which will be at the forefront of the political debate over the coming months and years. We have developed a series of research projects within each of these areas:
By being independent and working across all parties both the SMF and our partners benefit from dialogue with senior politicians and decision-makers across the political spectrum. The Social Market Foundation has always occupied the political centre ground and our alumni have subsequently held senior positions in all three main parties. This cross party approach to policymaking has never been more relevant.