1. Brief History
2. Early Successes
3. Establishment of the Center for Tax Policy
4. Establishment of the Education Program
5. Establishment of the Center for Health Policy Studies
6. Establishment of the Social Security / Medicare Program
7. Establishment of the Criminal Justice Center
8. Establishment of the Center for the Environment and Energy
9. Establishment of Women in the Economy
10. Establishment of the Welfare Program
11. International Focus
12. Institutional Growth
    • Revenue Growth
    • Washington Office
    • New Personnel
    • A new Publications Strategy
    • Marketing Innovations
13. Secrets of Success
    • Allowing the Customer to Come First
    • Adopting the Right Board of Directors
    • Developing Innovative Ideas
    • Incorporating Business Marketing Techniques
    • Adopting a Long-Term Strategy

In 1983, the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) established its first offices at the University of Dallas. The mostly abandoned building had constant leaks in the roof whenever it rained – files had to be removed from the uncarpeted floor and placed on chairs. Unable to raise enough money to meet expenses the first two years, the organization survived primarily on part of NCPA founder and President John C. Goodman, who waived his salary and paid expenses from his own pocket.