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title: "Innovation Economics: Trailer One, Losing the Race"
summary: |-
  The first book trailer for "Innovation Economics." How the U.S. is falling behind in global competition.
date: "2012-08-13"
issues: ["Economic Theory"]
authors: ["Robert D. Atkinson"]
canonical_url: "https://itif.org/events/2012/08/13/innovation-economics-trailer-one-losing-race/"
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# Innovation Economics: Trailer One, Losing the Race


An intense race for global economic advantage is under way. The race will be won by nations with innovation-based economies and economic policies. The reality is the United States is falling behind in this race. Unless the U.S. enacts public policies to reflect this new reality, Americans will face relatively lower standards of living associated with a noncompetitive national economy.

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*Source: Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)*
*URL: https://itif.org/events/2012/08/13/innovation-economics-trailer-one-losing-race/*