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April 2014

Some Surprising Professions That Require Occupational Licensing

Kristie Eshelman | April 30, 2014 | Economics

Some Surprising Professions That Require Occupational Licensing

Sometimes, I am really grateful for occupational licensing laws. For example, if I ever require legal assistance, I want to be able to reasonably assume that the lawyer I hire actually knows the law, as determined by some outside standard. Similarly, my doctor impacts...

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Kristie Eshelman

Kristie Eshelman is the regional digital coordinator at Generation Opportunity.

A Response to the Critics of American Exceptionalism

Tyler Castle | April 29, 2014 | Society

A Response to the Critics of American Exceptionalism

In a February National Journal article, Peter Beinart declared “the end of American exceptionalism.” He joined many others who have come to eschew a belief in America’s greatness. I will say, this is not necessarily a bad thing. In many ways, it is a realistic...

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Tyler Castle is the director of AEI's Initiative on Faith & Public Life. He is a graduate of Westmont College and a former John Jay Institute Fellow.

10 Innovations That Will Change Your Future

Wesley Gant | April 28, 2014 | Economics

10 Innovations That Will Change Your Future

Despite fears of economic disaster from both left and right, companies have continued to innovate in recent years. The amazing thing about innovation is its ability to not only create more jobs, but to change the very way we live, and therefore create entirely new...

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Wesley Gant is the Director of Strategic Communications at Polymath, a creative agency.

Friday Five: A Biblical Answer to Poverty

Faith and Public Life | April 25, 2014 | Poverty

Friday Five: A Biblical Answer to Poverty

On Friday’s we bring you the week’s best from around the web. This week’s round-up includes a new book that describes a biblical answer to poverty, a video series that takes a look at the big questions, and more. 1. IFWE Launches a New Book on Poverty: Join us at AEI...

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A Vocation Worth Living For

Nicole Noyes | April 24, 2014 | Faith

“A vocation that could make sense of the hopes and dreams of life.” As graduation season fast approaches, this is the hope of many soon-to-be college graduates, including myself, as we venture into our professional lives and careers. But along with this goal come a...

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Nicole Noyes is currently working with the International Justice Mission.