AEI
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | American Enterprise Institute |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AEI stands for American Enterprise Institute, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Washington think tank that conducts research on economics, foreign and defense policy, health, education and society from a center-right perspective emphasizing free enterprise.
Example: An AEI economist testified on housing affordability before the committee.
Usage notes
New York businessmen established it in 1938 as the American Enterprise Association. Several of its scholars served in Republican administrations, and it was influential in policy debates of the 2000s. It is generally described as conservative but has published a range of viewpoints.
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