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Special Report: Restoring U.S. Competitiveness

Some of the world’s most original thinkers explain the competitiveness challenge America faces and point the way forward.

Fixing What's Wrong with U.S. Politics

In thinking about the competitiveness of a nation, analysts commonly focus on economic factors, such as exports, unit labor costs, and fiscal policy, among others. "Politics" is not typically high on the list, if it appears at all, observes Professor David Moss.

Reviving Entrepreneurship

Professors Josh Lerner and William A. Sahlman explore the role of entrepreneurial ventures in addressing pressing problems like energy, the environment, healthcare, and education, while also driving productivity and domestic job growth in the U.S.

Why U.S. Competitiveness Matters to All of Us

The world is interdependent, and the U.S. economy is still too large for anyone to profit from a rapid decline in its well-being.