Policy Integrity produces original scholarly research and advocates for reform before courts, legislatures, and executive agencies at both the federal and state level.

[2] The Institute for Policy Integrity was founded in 2008 to pursue research and advocacy related to the principles outlined by Richard Revesz and Michael Livermore in their book, Retaking Rationality: How Cost-Benefit Analysis Can Better Protect the Environment and Our Health.

[1] Policy Integrity advocates for the use of cost-benefit analysis in designing regulations on energy and climate issues, consumer protection, and public health.

[6] The institute frequently collaborates with non-governmental organizations to advocate for the proper application of SCC metrics in federal agency regulatory impact analyses and environmental reviews, as well as in relevant and state policymaking processes.

It frequently participates in Department of the Interior regulatory proceedings, pushing for proper consideration of climate impacts and alternate use options for public lands, such as recreation, conservation, and renewable energy production.