ITIF Logo
ITIF Search

Competitiveness

As nations engage in a race for global advantage in innovation, ITIF champions a new policy paradigm that ensures businesses and national economies can compete successfully by spurring public and private investment in foundational areas such as research, skills, and 21st century infrastructure. Our work on competitiveness policy includes analysis of the many factors and policies driving national competitiveness, including improving innovation ecosystems and the technical capacity of high-value-added industries.

Featured

China Is Rapidly Becoming a Leading Innovator in Advanced Industries

China Is Rapidly Becoming a Leading Innovator in Advanced Industries

There may be no more important question for the West’s competitive position in advanced industries than whether China is becoming a rival innovator. While the evidence suggests it hasn’t yet taken the overall lead, it has pulled ahead in certain areas, and in many others Chinese firms will likely equal or surpass Western firms within a decade or so.

A Techno-Economic Agenda for the Next Administration

A Techno-Economic Agenda for the Next Administration

The next administration needs to place innovation, productivity, and competitiveness at the core of its economic policy. To that end, this report offers a comprehensive techno-economic agenda with 82 actionable policy recommendations.

The Hamilton Index, 2023: China Is Running Away With Strategic Industries

The Hamilton Index, 2023: China Is Running Away With Strategic Industries

China now dominates the strategically important industries in ITIF’s Hamilton Index, producing more than any other nation in absolute terms and more than all but a few others in relative terms. Its gains are coming at the expense of the United States and other G7 and OECD economies, and time is running short for policymakers to mount an industrial comeback.

More Publications and Events

December 17, 2024|Events

Techlash 2025: The Outlook for Tech Policy in the Trump Administration

Please join ITIF for an online presentation and discussion with Robert D. Atkinson and David Moschella, co-authors of Technology Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy.

November 25, 2024|Reports & Briefings

Digital Transformation Should Be at the Heart of the UK’s Economic Agenda

The UK stands at a critical moment when embracing digital transformation, AI, and data innovation is not just an opportunity but also a necessity. By implementing forward-thinking policies, the UK can not only drive economic growth but also position itself as a global leader in emerging technologies.

November 22, 2024|Blogs

Fact of the Week: Over 20 Percent of New Businesses in the United States Are Started by Immigrants

Immigrants, whom make up about 14 to 15 percent of the U.S. population, have an outsized role in entrepreneurship, starting over 20 percent of new businesses in America.

November 19, 2024|Events

How Can Decarbonization Boost U.S. Industrial Competitiveness?

Watch now for expert panel discussion exploring how the United States can take advantage of opportunities to develop cleaner industries that are more globally competitive.

November 18, 2024|Blogs

The Chief Business of America Once Again Must Be Business

Calvin Coolidge was right when he said, “the chief business of the American people is business.” We need to reembrace that ethos by making sure our social contract rewards companies that bring new innovations to market, boost productivity, fight like hell for global market share, and sustain as many high-value jobs at home as is economically feasible.

November 18, 2024|Blogs

Is Trump’s DOGE Going to be a DOGD?

The Trump administration could signal a turning point for the country and the federal government in many areas. For too long, Washington accepted things that were flawed and broken. The real question is whether this proposed department is about reform or reduction.

November 15, 2024|Reports & Briefings

US-India Subnational Innovation Competitiveness Index

For policymakers to bolster the global competitiveness of their nations and regions, they first must know where they stand. This report benchmarks the 87 regions of India and the United States using 13 commonly available indicators of strength in the knowledge economy, globalization, and innovation capacity.

November 15, 2024|Events

2024 Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance Summit

This event will feature keynotes and panels with speakers from GTIPA member organizations; experts on trade, globalization, innovation, and IP policy issues; and leaders from India’s business, academic, and policymaking communities.

November 14, 2024|Reports & Briefings

GTIPA Perspectives: The Vital Importance of Digital Inclusivity for Global Economic Growth

Information and communications technology (ICT) is driving global economic growth and economic opportunity. Many countries are taking effective steps to deploy digital infrastructure, enhance citizens’ digital skills and literacy, empower women and disabled citizens to leverage digital tools, and helping small- and medium-sized enterprises take advantage of digital technologies.

November 14, 2024|Presentations

Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on National Security and the Economy

Daniel Castro speaks about the impact of emerging technologies on national security and the economy at the Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad, hosted by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI).

Back to Top