Resources and Publications
Resource and Publication
ITIF's choices for top innovation, economic development, science and R&D, telecom and IT, and...
ITIF argues that all but “final mile” mail delivery should be opened up to private competition and the size...
ITIF presents a detailed rebuttal of the Economic Policy Institute's analysis to provide a more accurate...
3D printing is a new technology that raises old policy questions.
This fact sheet lists 53 documented economic benefits of IT, from jobs and output to competitiveness and...
A robust reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act can boost U.S. economic competitiveness and growth.
Europe faces a quandary: The difficult fiscal straits most European nations face precludes “Keynesian”...
Policy decisions about IT in the vehicle should be driven by a broad government mandate to foster innovation...
The global agriculture system faces a rapidly growing challenge that must be met with resilience and...
Assesses the different Congressional proposals on internet tax and provides recommendations on the tax...
Instead of berating U.S. companies for being unpatriotic, Congress would be better advised to put in place the comprehensive changes needed to make the U.S. economy more competitive.
Despite recent investments in energy innovation, budget sequestration could potentially cut DOD energy research and procurement programs by 25 percent compared to FY2012 funding levels.
Without new legislation, the Department of Justice can only bring misdemeanor charges against criminals and terrorists engaged in widespread, for-profit online streaming.
The American COMPETES Act strengthens the foundation that the emerging clean energy industry must rely on for present and future growth.
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.
The Canadian government made the right decision in choosing to refocus its National Research Council on industrially-relevant research.
The President’s FY2014 budget would create eight new incubator programs at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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.
The National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 (H.R. 1289) is a step in the right direction for manufacturing policy.
Columnist Tom Friedman presents an interesting example of support for both climate policy and innovation with constant support for a carbon tax.
Rob Atkinson spoke on a panel at Senator Klobuchar's Innovation Summit.
Rob Atkinson gave the keynote at the Fayette Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
Rob Atkinson participated in a panel discussion examining how the U.S. can best foster investment in medical...
Rob Atkinson participated on a panel at the CAMI Innovation Conference.
Rob Atkinson participated in the NCSL Fall Forum panel.
Robert D. Atkinson will be presenting/speaking at an event hosted by Boeing "Leading and Nurturing a...
Rob Atkinson discusses the research and development tax credit, innovation policy and U.S. global...
A forum to examine the role of technology in empowering consumers to control online tracking and whether...
Join Politico and the key players in technology policymaking for a discussion about the future of technology...
Comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration state that the U.S. government...
ISPs should have the right to reasonably manage their networks to ensure a fair and efficient distribution of...
ITIF Senior Analyst Julie Hedlund’s testimony on U.S. programs and legislation to support rural broadband...
ITIF President Rob Atkinson’s testimony about globalization of R&D and policy responses, before the House...
ITIF President Rob Atkinson's testimony on the Small Business Administration's investment programs...
ITIF comments on FCC’s proposed revisions to its broadband data collection. It makes suggestions for...
ITIF comments discussing the economic and technological benefits that would result from the BellSouth-AT&...
In a chapter for the new book Practicing Sustainability, Rob Atkinson wrote about sustainability from an innovation economics perspective.
"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.
Supply-Side Follies methodically debunks the common assumptions of conservative economics and demonstrates why it is a flawed doctrine that is setting up the U.S. for a major economic downturn in the near future.
Taking into account the historical record, the book discusses the shortcomings of prevailing liberal and conservative economic doctrines and lays out a new growth economics agenda aimed at maximizing the productivity and innovation-enhancing forces of the New Economy.