US Competitiveness and Innovation at Risk by The Conference Board

The United States was once viewed as the uncontested global leader in scientific and technological advancements. But America’s position as a top innovator is slipping, and other countries are quickly gaining ground. If the US wants to strengthen its ability to compete in science and technology—and thus fortify its role as a global economic leader—the nation’s policymakers must invest in American ingenuity by increasing public investment in basic research; dispersing funding to more diverse cites and groups of people; developing a highly skilled science and engineering workforce; and promoting skilled worker immigration.

This piece was created as a complement to the research report, An R&D Investment Plan to Enhance US Competitiveness.