Founded by Clark Abt in 1965, Abt Associates is one of the world's largest for-profit research firms, with over 1000 employees located in nine corporate and 25 project offices around the world. Abt Associates applies rigorous research techniques to investigate a wide range of issues relating to social and economic policy formulation, international development, and business research. Abt clients are found in all levels of government, business, and industry, as well as nonprofit organizations and foundations. Abt Associates is one of the 100 largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with gross revenues exceeding $184 million in fiscal year 2002.