Program areas at American Enterprise Institute
Domestic Policy studiesaei's domestic Policy studies scholars explore a broad range of topicsincluding k-12 and higher education reform, citizenship, ethics,judiciary issues, executive and legislative politics, polls andelections, federalism, poverty, civil rights, crime, and other publicpolicy issues. Aei's scholars are thought leaders in theirfields and convene conferences, in-person and online events, and publicand private seminars. In addition to its many events and seminars, aeipromotes its Research and ideas through print and digital publications,blog posts and social media, conferences, and working groups.
Economic Policy studiesaei's economic Policy studies team examines a range of specificeconomic issues including fiscal Policy and taxes, monetary policy,energy and the environment, international economy, financial services,regulation, retirement and social security, and health Policy. Theirresearch educates the Public about the functioning of free economies,how to preserve them, how to solve the problems that arise in them, andhow to capitalize on their strengths. Aei's Research is highlyinfluential and widely disseminated through congressional testimonies,television and radio interviews, journal articles, and numerousarticles, white papers, and op-eds in the popular press.
Foreign and defense Policy studiesaei's foreign and defense Policy studies scholars seek to understandhow American interests and political and economic freedom can beprotected and advanced around the world. The program's Research areasinclude u.s. national security and defense, terrorism, internationalsovereignty, and u.s. Policy in the middle east, asia, russia, andnumerous other areas. Aei's scholars focus on current policyissues as well as those further over the horizon. In the process, theyeducate policymakers, business leaders, academics, journalists,students, and all interested citizens on our nation's most criticalpolicy issues.