About Consumers’ Research
Mission
Consumers’ Research is an independent educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase the knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, products, and services of concern to consumers and to promote the freedom to act on that knowledge and understanding.
Philosophy
Consumers’ Research believes that the cost, quality, availability, and variety of goods and services used or desired by American consumers — from both the private and public sectors — are improved by greater consumer knowledge and freedom.
The Meaning Behind The Consumers’ Research Logo
The images on the logo represent the four core principles Consumers’ Research was founded on.
Consumers’ Research employs several tactics to achieve its strategic priorities.
Below are some of the tactics used to help inform and protect consumers.
Opinion Editorials
Consumers’ Research op-eds are published on the editorial pages of CNBC, Forbes, The Hill, American Banker, Real Clear Policy, and Investor’s Business Daily to remind the public that consumer welfare means we can’t ignore the unintended consequences of bad policy.
Comment Letters
Public discourse is an essential component of democracy. As such, we draft and submit public comment on policy and regulation that affects consumer welfare, such as Title II Net Neutrality, the Arbitration Rule, and regulation by guidance or enforcement.
Policy Briefs
Regulators and legislators readily understand the impact of policies on businesses, but they often fail to recognize the impact of policies on consumers, which is why we draft and disseminate briefs outlining the consumer implications of proposed rules and legislation.
Surveys & Research
Empirical evidence should be the foundation of any consumer protection initiative. As such, Consumers’ Research conducts consumer surveys and data-driven research to help promote robust consumer welfare through evidence-based policy and regulation.