Editing American Enterprise Institute (section)

== Research Areas and Programs ==
AEI conducts research and policy analysis in a wide range of areas, including:
* **Economic Policy**: AEI conducts research on fiscal policy, tax reform, regulatory policy, entitlement programs, and the role of government in the economy. AEI scholars advocate for market-oriented solutions that foster economic growth and financial stability.
* **Foreign Policy and National Security**: The institute conducts research on U.S. foreign policy, national security, military defense, and international relations. AEI scholars focus on issues such as defense policy, the global order, and the security challenges facing the United States.
* **Health Care**: AEI scholars analyze the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on topics such as health insurance reform, Medicare, Medicaid, and healthcare access. AEI advocates for reforms that increase competition, reduce government involvement, and improve the efficiency of the healthcare system.
* **Education Policy**: AEI focuses on improving the U.S. education system through policies that emphasize school choice, charter schools, and market-driven education reforms. The institute advocates for policies that empower parents and promote educational equity.
* **Social Welfare and Poverty**: AEI conducts research on social welfare programs, focusing on reforms to improve efficiency and reduce dependency. AEI advocates for policies that support self-sufficiency, work opportunities, and reduced government intervention.
* **Regulation and Labor Markets**: AEI researches issues related to labor markets, including wage growth, labor regulations, and workforce participation. AEI supports policies that encourage job creation, higher wages, and greater economic opportunity for all Americans.