About AEIWe are committed to making the intellectual, moral, and practical case for expanding personal freedom, increasing individual opportunity, and promoting free enterprise in America and around the world. Our work explores ideas that can further these goals, and AEI scholars take part in this pursuit with academic freedom.We believe that, together, we can make progress on crucial policy reforms and create a better world for all people. We invite you to visit aei.org to learn more about our mission, activities, and impact.American Enterprise InstituteAEI_3477c40a-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa9The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational organization.AEI Board of TrusteesAEI is governed by a Board of Trustees, composed of leading business and financial executives.Tully M. FriedmanChairman -- Chairman and CEO,FFL Partners, LLCDaniel A. D'AnielloVice Chairman --Chairman and Co-Founder,The Carlyle GroupClifford S. AsnessManaging and Founding Principal, AQR Capital ManagementGordon M. BinderManaging Director,Coastview Capital, LLCArthur C. BrooksPresident and Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Free Enterprise,American Enterprise InstituteThe Honorable Richard B. CheneyPeter H. CoorsVice Chairman of the Board,Molson Coors Brewing CompanyHarlan CrowChairman and CEO,Crow HoldingsRavenel B. Curry IIIChief Investment Officer,Eagle Capital Management, LLCElisabeth (Betsy) DeVosChairman,The Windquest GroupJohn V. FaraciChairman and CEO, Retired,International PaperChristopher B. GalvinChairman, CEO, and Co-Founder,Harrison Street Capital, LLCRaymond V. GilmartinHarvard Business SchoolHarvey GolubRetired Chairman and CEO, American Express Company;Chairman, Miller BuckfireRobert F. GreenhillFounder and Chairman,Greenhill & Co., Inc.Frank J. HannaCEO,Hanna Capital, LLCJohn K. HurleyFounder and Managing Partner,Cavalry Asset ManagementSeth A. KlarmanPresident and CEO,The Baupost Group, LLCBruce KovnerChairman,Caxton Alternative Management, LPMarc S. LipschultzCo-Founder and President,Owl Rock Capital PartnersJohn A. Luke Jr.Chairman,WestRock CompanyKevin B. RollinsRetired CEO,Dell, Inc.Matthew K. RoseExecutive Chairman,BNSF Railway CompanyEdward B. Rust Jr.Chairman,State Farm Insurance CompaniesD. Gideon SearleManaging Partner,The Serafin Group, LLCMel SemblerFounder and Chairman Emeritus,The Sembler CompanyWilson H. TaylorChairman Emeritus,Cigna CorporationWilliam H. WaltonManaging Member,Rockpoint Group, LLCMarilyn WareChairman, Ret.,American Water WorksEmeritus TrusteesRobert H. MalottPaul F. OrefficeHenry WendtA better world for all people_3477c590-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa9To make progress on crucial policy reforms_3477c66c-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa9DignityThe American Enterprise Institute is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. FreedomSafetyDemocracyThe work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in our belief in democracy; free enterprise; American strength and global leadership; solidarity with those at the periphery of our society; and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture.Free EnterpriseIndependenceAEI operates independently of any political party and has no institutional positions.DataOur scholars' conclusions are driven by rigorous, data-driven research and broad-ranging evidence.ResearchOur scholars not only engage in research that focuses on today's most critical challenges but also look ahead to ideas and issues that have yet to be widely recognized.EvidenceInnovationAEI scholars pursue innovative, independent work across a wide array of subjects. From economics, education, health care, and poverty to foreign and defense studies, public opinion, politics, society, and culture, our experts drive the competition of ideas.EngagementAEI actively seeks and encourages engagement with allies and adversaries alike.Civil DisagreementWe welcome civil disagreement because we believe that a competition of ideas is essential to a free society and human progress. This is the same approach to discovery that AEI has taken since our founding in 1938.DebateIt is unique in Washington to embrace open debate, intellectual freedom, and human welfare -- and to do so unencumbered by partisan considerations and special interests.Intellectual FreedomTrustAs a result, decision makers and leaders in Washington, DC, and across the country trust our work, and we are able to foster cooperation at a time of deep division in our country and abroad.CollaborationFreedomExpand personal freedom_3477c72a-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa91_3477c7f2-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa9OpportunityIncrease individual opportunity_3477c8b0-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa92_3477c96e-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa9EnterprisePromote free enterprise_3477ca40-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa93_3477cb12-7bb8-11e6-b7fd-744fdda96fa92016-09-15https://www.aei.org/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net