American Enterprise Institute

American Enterprise Institute

Acronym
AEI
Entity Type
Founding Date
1938

The American Enterprise Institute is a prominent public policy think tank that sponsors original research on the world economy, U.S. foreign policy and international security, and domestic political and social issues. Through the publication of books, policy articles, and various media appearances, AEI scholars analyze and critique climate-related policies from a market-oriented perspective. The institute also hosts conferences and roundtable discussions that bring together policy experts to explore various aspects of climate science and policy, aiming to influence public opinion and governmental decision-making. AEI’s experts drive competitive ideas in the areas of economics, education, health care, and poverty to foreign and defense studies, public opinion, politics, society, and culture.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

  • The American Enterprise Institute operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization that advocates for conservative and classical liberal ideas while maintaining institutional neutrality.

  • AEI champions free-market principles and limited government, while preserving academic independence though it faces scrutiny for some of its environmental and foreign policy stances.

  • The institute is dedicated to promoting principles such as free markets, limited government, economic growth, and individual rights.

  • AEI actively engages in the public discourse surrounding climate policy, often challenging regulatory proposals put forth by governmental agencies and NGOs.


CORE RESEARCH AREAS

  • Economic & Fiscal Policy. 

Covers U.S. economic growth, tax and budget analysis, labor markets, retirement & Social Security, public finance, monetary policy, inequality, infrastructure, and global trade.

  • Foreign & Defense Policy. 

Focuses on national security, military strategy, global terrorism, cyber threats, and economic statecraft.

  • Healthcare Policy. 

Advocates for market-based solutions to improve cost, quality, access, and innovation.

  • Education & Poverty Issues. 

Works on reforms for early childhood, K–12, and higher education, promoting school choice, accountability, and technology use.

  • Politics & Public Opinion. 

Examines voter trends, election studies, institutional democracy, and policy attitudes.

  • Technology & Innovation Policy. 

Addresses digital platforms, internet regulation, IP law, telecom infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, and broadband access.