Text of Novak's lecture

Michael Novak receives the Francis Boyer Award and delivers the Francis Boyer Lecture at AEI's annual dinner.

The Francis Boyer Award, awarded annually by AEI's Council of Academic Advisers, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional practical or scholarly contributions to improved government policy and social welfare. The award was established in 1977 by SmithKline Beecham in memory of Francis Boyer, a former chief executive of SmithKline and a distinguished business leader for many years.