Nessen said while some fellows remain at the institute for years, others stay for only a few months.
"It's not uncommon for people to come and go," he said.
Litan said Summers will probably stay at Brookings for at least six months, a commitment that would still allow him to become University president when President Rudenstine officially resigns in June.
When fellows come to Brookings for short stays it is usually to write books or papers, Nessen said.
But Summers does not appear to have a specific agenda worked out.
"He's going to be doing a combination of things: recharging his interest in academics, speaking assignments and some of his own personal consulting," Litan said.
"Larry has made it very clear he wants to sit and think what he wants to do next," he added.
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