American Enterprise Institute (AEI) introduces the new Marilyn Ware Center for Security Studies, made possible by a generous gift from the former U.S. Ambassador to Finland and AEI trustee, Marilyn Ware. The new center greatly enhances the capacity of AEI to address security and defense issues affecting American interests around the world.

This week, America lost the most influential social scientist of the past 100 years. James Q. Wilson died at the age of 80.

Many people feel they should give to charity, but who actually does? Approximately three-quarters of Americans give their time and money to various charities, churches, and causes. The same three-quarters share money with relatives and friends, donate blood, and give in other informal ways. The other quarter of the population...

In Who Really Cares, Arthur C. Brooks outlines strategies for expanding the ranks of givers, for the good of all Americans.

I am deeply moved and honored more than I can say by this award from my esteemed colleagues and friends at AEI, and especially because of its association with the name and memory of Irving Kristol, a man for all seasons. Irving Kristol was my teacher, editor, mentor, patron, and...

Giving to charity is an American tradition, but surprisingly it is not all from the wealthy;low-income families are the most likely to donate to charity.

The data show that liberals need a nudge to give.

Arthur C. Brooks has been chosen by theAmerican Enterprise Institute'sBoard of Trustees to be the Institute'seleventh president.