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Stop Thief! Time to Limit US IP Theft

admin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Left unchecked, global theft of U.S. IP will only grow with increasingly deleterious consequences to our economy.

Latest Report Highlights Continuing IP Infringement Concerns

afearon — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF discusses possible responses to the USTR’s Special 301 Report, which highlights the damage theft of intellectual property has on the U.S. economy.

A Research Investor’s Visa Would Spur U.S. Economic and Employment Growth

afearon — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A research investor’s visa would represent an innovative path to U.S. citizenship that at the same time boosts R&D investment and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.

“Fab Lab” Bill Would Stimulate Manufacturing Innovation

afearon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 (H.R. 1289) is a step in the right direction for manufacturing policy.

Senate Finance Committee’s Hearing on TPP Needs to Address Intellectual Property Protection

afearon — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Protecting IP-intensive companies engaged in international trade should be foremost on Senate Finance Committee agenda.

25 Recommendations for the 2013 America COMPETES Act Reauthorization

afearon — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A robust reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act can boost U.S. economic competitiveness and growth.

Top Competitors Continue to Outinvest United States in Export Credit Financing

afearon — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Export credit financing is a critical tool for boosting U.S. exports, boosting U.S. job growth, narrowing the trade deficit, and revitalizing the U.S. economy.

ITIF Event Highlights the Social and Economic Case for Autonomous Vehicles

afearon — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Recap of the benefits and progress of autonomous vehicles as highlighted in ITIF's event.

President Obama’s Budget Promotes Innovation but More Work Needs to be Done

afearon — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The President’s budget proposal does create a stronger innovation framework but careful negotiations will be needed going forward.

2013 Aviation Summit Highlights Industry’s Contributions to U.S. Economic Competitiveness

afearon — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The health of U.S. traded sector enterprises in industries such as aerospace, automobiles, and airlines simply can’t be taken for granted.

Hearing on U.S.-India Trade Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

afearon — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A strong, growing, and collaborative trade relationship between the United States and India could be in jeopardy due to recent trade policies.

India’s IP Growing Pains

afearon — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

In a piece for Reuters, Stephen Ezell reflects on India's need to focus on boosting domestic employment by increasing across-the-board productivity growth.

Hearing: Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies

afearon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Ensuring the uninhibited flow of information, data, and ICT services across borders is vital both to realizing a robust global economy and healthy national economies.

The Indian Economy at a Crossroads

afearon — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

India’s recent trade policies are placing their relationship with the U.S. in jeopardy.

Estimating the Potential Benefits of an EU-US Free Trade Agreement

afearon — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

An EU-US FTA would signal to the world the seriousness with which both parties take true free trade.

U.S. is Falling Further Behind in Research and Development Funding

afearon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Congress doesn't want to hurt the next generation but slashing productive investments in the future will end up impoverishing future Americans more so.

Revenge of the Luddites

afearon — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Limiting innovation slows growth and technological progress.

Winning the Race 2012 Memos: Science and Technology

afearon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

As the 2012 presidential campaign moves in the final stage, ITIF is presenting general principles and specific recommendations across several policy areas.

Winning the Race 2012 Memos: Trade and Globalization

afearon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

As the 2012 presidential campaign moves in the final stage, ITIF is presenting general principles and specific recommendation ideas across several policy areas.

Winning the Race 2012 Memos: Boosting Innovation, Competitiveness, and Productivity

afearon — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

As the 2012 presidential campaign moves in the final stage, ITIF is presenting general principles and specific recommendation ideas across several policy areas.

President Obama Calls for Creation of a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation in State of the Union Address

afearon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

President Obama made a critical step in advancing manufacturing competitiveness during the State of the Union address.

The Competitiveness Gap: The True Cause of the Global Recession

afearon — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Britain is recognizing the broader systemic causes of the global recession.

Withdraw India’s GSP Preference If It Continues to Impose Localization Barriers to Trade on Foreign Enterprises

afearon — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Developed nations can take measures to help other developing nations resist adopting mercantilist practices.

Cut to Invest: Support the Designation of 20 "U.S. Manufacturing Universities"

afearon — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Congress should establish “U.S. Manufacturing Universities” as part of a needed push to strengthen the position of the United States in the global economy.

The Intensifying Competition for Global Innovation Leadership

afearon — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The similarities in the nature and causes of the decline experienced by both the United States and the United Kingdom are truly striking.

The Benefits of ITA Expansion for Developing Countries

afearon — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

ITA member countries—developed and developing alike—should seize on the opportunity to further tariff rate elimination on ICT products.

Building the Global Innovation Economy

afearon — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Rob Atkinson and Stephen Ezell argue for kickstarting innovation around the world by overcoming outdated and unfair policies.

Why America Needs a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

afearon — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Creating a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation should be a priority for policymakers.

Step Up Global Competitiveness in Lame Duck

afearon — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

There’s no need to wait until 2013 for Congress to pass essential legislation. Our global competitors certainly aren’t waiting to improve their tax, talent, technology and trade systems.

Cameron Calls for “Modern Industrial Strategy” to Help Britain Win Race for Global Innovation Advantage

afearon — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech sets a great example of how policymakers can chart a unified path forward.

The Information Technology Agreement: Advice and Information on the Proposed Expansion: Part 2

afearon — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Testimony before the U.S. International Trade Commission making the case for the expansion of the ITA.

TechElect’s Six Steps to Jobs, Prosperity, and Innovation Sets the Right Agenda

afearon — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:00:00 +0000

TechElect's new guide rightly focuses on what the next Administration and Congress should prioritize.

It’s National Manufacturing Day!

afearon — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy and celebrating innovations in fields ranging from aerospace to medical devices.

Moving from Economic Uncertainty to Prosperity with a Global Innovation Consensus

afearon — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Amidst the global financial crisis, a unique opportunity to usher in an era of Innovation Economics has emerged.

ITIF Disputes Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Report that U.S. Set for Industrial Revival

afearon — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

U.S. industrial revival won’t happen without commitment to address underlying structural weaknesses in the U.S. manufacturing economy.

Fifty Ways to Leave Your Competitiveness Woes Behind: A National Traded Sector Competitiveness Strategy

afearon — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The U.S. needs a comprehensive national traded sector strategy to compete effectively in global markets.

Why U.S. Economy Imploded and Why Recovery is So Slow

afearon — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Turning the economy around requires America winning the race for global innovation advantage.

Comparing the 2012 Presidential Candidates’ Technology and Innovation Policies

afearon — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Non-partisan report evaluates the candidates' positions on innovation-based policy.

Winning the Race 2012 Memos

afearon — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

As the 2012 presidential campaign moves in the final stage, ITIF is presenting general principles and specific recommendations across several policy areas.

A Response to Dean Baker’s Review of Innovation Economics

afearon — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A critique of "Innovation Economics" misses several key points.

Ensuring the Trans-Pacific Partnership Becomes a Gold-Standard Trade Agreement

afearon — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Negotiations toward the TPP Agreement should conclude with a gold-standard trade agreement.

MCX Announcement Highlights Growing U.S. Interest in NFC-Based Mobile Payments

afearon — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The announcement that more than a dozen retailers have plans to create a mobile-payments system highlights the growing interest in mobile payment solutions in the United States.

Foreign IT IP Theft Damages U.S. SME Manufacturers

afearon — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

It’s vital that that the United States pursue a “whole of government” approach to combat foreign IT IP theft.

Joining the Great American Manufacturing Battle

afearon — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

American manufacturing has performed palpably worse than many of its major peer competitors and it's time to wake up to the realities others have claimed are exaggerated.

Principles of Government Investment in Enterprises

afearon — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A five point framework for government agencies when making decisions about using taxpayer funds to support individual firms.

Why Aren’t the Jobs There for U.S. Scientists?

afearon — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Based on ITIF’s reports, the unfortunate unemployment in life science and STEM fields has to do with inattention to public policies to keep the U.S. at the cutting edge of innovation.

ITIF Summer Reading List 2012

afearon — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF's choices for top innovation reads for summer 2012.

Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage

afearon — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

"Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage." This new book delivers a critical wake-up call: a fierce global race for innovation advantage is under way and the United States is running the risk of losing.

China’s Systemic Counterfeiting and IP Theft Undermine U.S. Economic and National Security

afearon — Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

China’s counterfeit products hurt the U.S. and have the potential to comprise mission-critical defense systems.

Bridges: Technology, Automation, and Innovation Create, Not Destroy, Jobs

afearon — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Many in Washington fail to recognize that while technology, automation, and innovation do indeed destroy some jobs in the short term, they generate far more jobs, especially over the medium to long term.

Leadership in Decline: Assessing U.S. International Competitiveness in Biomedical Research

afearon — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Documents the role public investment plays in underpinning a nation’s competitiveness in the life sciences and competition for global life sciences leadership.

Lessons from Foreign Countries on How U.S. States Can Spur Manufacturing

afearon — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The U.S. can learn from other countries to make manufacturing more competitive.

Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing

afearon — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Overview of the comprehensive strategy for revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.

Rebuild America Act Advances Range of Critical Policies to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing

afearon — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Overall, the Rebuild America Act proposes action to restore American manufacturing and assist with job creation.

Worse Than the Great Depression: What the Experts Are Missing About American Manufacturing Decline

afearon — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Report debunks myths about productivity gains, restructuring, and a manufacturing renaissance and explains what is needed for a real recovery in this essential sector.

Boosting Exports, Jobs, and Economic Growth by Expanding the ITA

afearon — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

It’s time to expand the ITA to boost exports, jobs, innovation, productivity, and economic growth in the U.S. and around the world.

Boosting Exports, Jobs, and Economic Growth Through the ITA

afearon — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Expanding the ITA would be greatly beneficial to the U.S. in terms of economic and export expansion.

Global Innovation Policy Index

afearon — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Benchmarking the effectiveness of the innovation policies of 55 countries - including virtually all EU, OECD, APEC and BRIC economies - and provides a framework for making effective policies.

Roundtable on Developing and Strengthening High-Growth Entrepreneurship Perspectives

afearon — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Senate’s Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship should consider enacting policies to support entrepreneurship and small business.

Our Manufacturers Need a U.S. Competitiveness Strategy, Not Special Treatment

afearon — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

ITIF takes on Christina Romer’s argument the United States does not need a national manufacturing strategy.

Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Restrictions on Proprietary Trading and Certain Interests

afearon — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Policies should promote not restrict activities like venture investing.

Good Speech, Good Ideas, Yet More Needed…

afearon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

ITIF affirmed it praise for the President's focus on competitiveness but makes the case for more robust R&D, tax, trade and energy.

Let the Ex-Im Bank Do its Job Supporting U.S. Exporters

afearon — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

A recent court case and inaction by Congress are putting the U.S. Export-Import Bank in peril just as the U.S. should be looking to enhance competitiveness.

The Atlantic Century II: Benchmarking Asian, EU, and U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness

afearon — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

A race for global innovation advantage has emerged as countries compete to realize the highest levels of innovation-based economic growth.

A Charter for Revitalizing American Manufacturing

afearon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

The product of a collaboration from business and labor organizations to academic institutions, the charter underscores the importance of manufacturing and provides policy recommendations for ensuring the U.S. manufacturing environment.

Innovation, Trade, and Technology Policies in Asia-Pacific Economies: A Scorecard

afearon — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

A scorecard ranking APEC economies on their innovation-based policies to spur competitiveness and growth.

A Bretton Woods for Innovation

afearon — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Stephen Ezell in an article for "World Policy Institute" argues for a new international framework.

International Benchmarking of Countries’ Policies and Programs Supporting SME Manufacturers

afearon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

An investigation of the programs and policies countries around the world have implemented to boost the productivity, innovation, and competitiveness of SME manufacturers.

What the President’s Jobs Speech Should Say Tonight (Hint: Restore U.S. Competitiveness)

afearon — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Restoring robust job growth will require Washington to recognize there is a competitiveness crisis and act accordingly.

PCAST’s Report a Good Start, but Misunderstands Industrial vs. Innovation Policy

lstewart — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

PCAST’s June 2011 Advanced Manufacturing Report mischaracterizes industrial policy as compared to innovation policy.

Understanding the Importance of Export Credit Financing to U.S. Competitiveness

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The Export-Import Bank’s activities and efforts need to be expanded as competitor countries turn to export financing to enhance competitiveness.

Technology and Automation Create, Not Destroy, Jobs

lstewart — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The productivity gains that technology and automation generate ultimately create jobs.

Consolidating the Multitude of Reports Calling for Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF consolidates manufacturing reports for easy access by policymakers, executives, and the public.

Gold Standard or WTO-Lite?: Shaping the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF makes the case for a landmark trade pact that raises the bar for global trade practices.

The Case for a National Manufacturing Strategy

lstewart — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The manufacturing sector is key to the health of the U.S. economy—and the U.S. needs a strategy to support it.

Calls to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Do Not Ignore the Gains Still to Be Made from Services

lstewart — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The contention that calls to boost manufacturing ignore the gains still to be made from services is flat wrong. The United States needs both.

How Global Foreign Aid Supports China’s Clean Tech Mercantilism

lstewart — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0000

While developed countries and global institutions provide China billions in foreign aid, China refuses to open its markets to foreign clean energy products.

Spur Job Growth By Making Business Registration Easier

lstewart — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The Small Business Administration should redesign Business.gov and undertake a strategic design review of the federal and state small business registration process.

One from Column A, B, and C: Finding a New Bipartisan Consensus on U.S. Competitiveness and Innovation Policy

lstewart — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Competitiveness can no longer be seen as a partisan issue. Both Democrats and Republicans contribute useful recommendations.

Smart Economies: The Role of Innovation

kangstadt — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Presentation at SAIS

Innovation Union Shows Europe Has Gotten Message about Innovation-Based Economic Growth

lstewart — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +0000

The European Commission’s Director-General of Research and Innovation places innovation as the focal point of EU economic growth.

Krugman Flat Wrong that Competitiveness is a Myth

lstewart — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0000

ITIF Senior Analyst Stephen Ezell takes on Paul Krugman’s contention that only companies compete and that nations aren’t in economic competition with one another.

"Bridges": The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Innovation Policy

lstewart — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The Winter 2010 issue of the Austrian Embassy's "Bridges" magazine features a summary of ITIF's recent survey of innovation policies employed by countries around the world.

House Votes on America COMPETES Act

lstewart — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0000

ITIF Senior Analyst Stephen Ezell anticipates the vote on the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act in the House of Representatives.

China's Mobile Payments Market Expected to Become World's Largest by 2013

lstewart — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0000

As the contactless mobile payments market in China begins to rev up, the United States increasingly risks being passed by.

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Issues 2010 Annual Report

lstewart — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued its 2010 Annual Report, a scathing indictment of China’s mercantilist economic growth strategy.

Ending Innovation Mercantilism

lstewart — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Too many countries are bending and breaking the rules, playing zero sum games, and thinking only about short term gains for themselves.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Innovation Policy

lstewart — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Not all innovation policies are created equal. In a ground-breaking report, ITIF surveys how countries’ innovation policies affect them individually and the global economy as a whole and recommends ways for healthy competition that benefits all.

Innovation Policy on a Budget: Driving Innovation in a Time of Fiscal Constraint

lstewart — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

There are a number of ways to keep innovation going in the right direction even if funds are limited. They include regulatory reform, smarter tax policies, procurement reform, the better use of technology and more.

The Economist's Strange Attack on Industrial Policy

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0000

A rebuttal to The Economist’s "Picking Winners, Saving Losers" article arguing that there is an appropriate role for governments in crafting innovation policy.

ICT R&D Policies: An International Perspective

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

While the U.S. once led the world in IT R&D, in the last decade other nations have caught up, as a share of total R&D.

Principles for Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF outlines five principles to guide lawmakers in crafting a COMPETES reauthorization.

Embracing the Self-Service Economy

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0000

If self-service technology were more widely deployed, the economy would be approximately $130 billion larger annually.

Explaining International IT Application Leadership: Intelligent Transportation Systems

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0000

This new report takes a detailed look at how Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other countries apply information technologies to alleviate congestion, enhance safety, and reduce the environmental impact of transportation.

The Internet Economy 25 Years After .com

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF reviews the evolution of the Internet economy into a transformational part of daily life and a trillion dollar engine of innovation.

America and the World: We’re Number 40!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0000

ITIF Senior Analyst Stephen Ezell’s article examines how the United States has lost its lead in developing innovation policies.

Benchmarking Foreign Innovation Policies

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Many forward-thinking countries have made innovation-led economic development a centerpiece of their national economic strategies during the past decade. While many nations have taken the innovation challenge to heart and put in place a host of policies to spur innovation, the United States has done little, consequently falling behind in innovation policies and risking falling behind in innovation performance as well. This article compares U.S. innovation policy to that of other leading industrialized countries across five topic areas: programs to establish civilian technology and innovation promotion agencies; services innovation initiatives; national levels of R&D funding; tax incentives for research and development; and policies regarding high-skill immigration.

RAND's Rose-Colored Glasses: How RAND's Report on U.S. Competitiveness in Science and Technology Gets it Wrong

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0000

In RAND’s Rose-Colored Glasses: How RAND’s Report on U.S. Competitiveness in Science and Technology Gets it Wrong, ITIF presents a detailed critique of the recent RAND report showing that in contrast to RAND’s rosy assessment, America’s lead on a number of key S&T indicators is eroding rapidly, where not vanishing entirely.

Comparing the Presidential Candidates' Technology and Innovation Policies

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0000

This policy brief compares and assesses the 2008 presidential election candidates’ technology and innovation policies across a number of specific issue areas.

The Digital Road to Recovery: A Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs, Boost Productivity and Revitalize America

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0000

This report provides a detailed analysis and estimate of the short-term jobs impacts of using the stimulus package to spur investment in three critical digital networks: broadband, the smart grid and health IT.

The Need for Speed: The Importance of Next-Generation Broadband Networks

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Supporting the deployment of faster broadband networks will be crucial to enabling next-generation Web-based applications and services that will play important roles in improving quality of life and boosting economic growth.