Publications

Aii publications advance research, analysis, and thought leadership on the infrastructure systems that support the nation’s economy, security, safety, and quality of life. Across policy blogs, one-pagers, research reports, Chairman’s Corner, media commentary, and the Convener Forum, Aii helps policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, students, and the public better understand complex issues and evaluate practical options for improvement.

As an independent, nonpartisan think tank and convener, Aii produces staff research and commentary while also providing a platform for serious external analysis from policymakers, industry practitioners, advisors, researchers, and other experts. Our publications are designed to clarify tradeoffs, explain emerging challenges, elevate useful ideas, and support prudent, pragmatic, realistic, and innovative policy and industry outcomes.

Explore the publication categories below to find timely commentary, quick explainers, detailed research, expert analysis, and Aii perspectives featured in national media.

Former federal regulator, veteran, professor, and Aii Founder and Chairman, Brigham McCown highlights what’s been going on in the innovation and infrastructure related industries.

Keep updated with our policy blog posts that cover a variety of issues we find important. These three-minute reads cover current public policy, infrastructure challenges, and commentary from our experts and staff.

Our one-pagers are designed to introduce you to the basics of the world around you. They walk you through common questions like “how does this work” and the simple arguments for and against many of the boring or controversial topics you hear about every day. At Aii, our one-pagers are independent, non-partisan, and geared to a general audience. They pack valuable information into a single page to cover innovation, technology, infrastructure, and more.

Our white papers provide detailed and nuanced reports to guide policymakers and industry leaders through complex issues, offering pro-innovation solutions for public policy challenges that can be implemented nonpartisanly through law, regulation, or best practices. Our policy briefs introduce and familiarize you with various public policy areas, offering overviews, focused analyses, and recommendations, all written for the general public in just a few pages. Covering topics from innovation and technology to infrastructure, they help you get up to speed quickly. Get started now!