AEI’s Values & Capitalism initiative is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019–2020 V&C Young Scholar Awards. This year we received impressive applicants from schools across the country on topics ranging from public policy, economics, law, and political theory. We selected six undergraduates who will pursue rigorous, original research over th[...]
In recent years, college campuses across the country have been concentrated arenas of polarization in a deeply polarized country. They functionally reveal society as a microcosm, and the trends are troubling, especially their implications for the education system. From the violent protests of controversial speakers on campus to the less visible push for ideo[...]
As a college student interested in foreign policy and grand strategy, I applied for the AEI Values & Capitalism Summer Honors Program searching for ways to incorporate my Christian faith into my approach to international relations and armed conflict. While I left with still more questions than answers, I gained valuable insight into how Christians throughout[...]
In our current polarized political environment, it is easy to paint in black and white and pit staunchly liberal and conservative viewpoints in direct opposition of each other on a number of issues.The question of free markets is no different.It is easy for our categorical minds to identify only two options: a completely free market versus a government-regul[...]
It is impossible to talk about international economic development without raising the issue of corruption. Corruption has been the primary source of so many ills in the world that even a short list could not scratch the surface of corruption’s full destructive power.
The Values & Capitalism Young Scholar Award program seeks to foster high-quality academic research and writing by awarding $5,000 scholarships to up to six undergraduate students—for rising juniors or seniors—studying public policy or economics. Students are awarded scholarships for demonstrating significant promise in their field of research and a commi[...]
In a world of constant noise, true character may be fleeting. Politicians and leaders on both the left and right have failed the litmus test of proper character, and we increasingly find ourselves trusting these individuals less and less. With our current social climate, the question must be presented: is it possible to maintain a sense of character and[...]
We are looking for student and faculty bloggers who have writing experience and a demonstrated interest in these issues. Desired content is relevant, thoughtful, non-partisan, creative, and conversational but backed by evidence. Students and faculty can submit a single piece for consideration and/or apply to become a regular contributor.
• Be published by Values & Capitalism, an initiative of the American Enterprise Institute
• Contribute 1-3 posts per month throughout the academic year (posts range from 400-1000 words).
