Justin Riggi
Justin Riggi is a policy intern at ITIF, covering national competitiveness, business policy, and education. Previously, he worked for former Westchester County Executive George Latimer and New York State Senator Shelley Mayer. He is a student at Tufts University studying Political Science and Entrepreneurship.
Recent Publications
How China Is Outperforming the United States in Critical Technologies
Measuring a nation’s technological leadership is a complex task. However, when it comes to China and the United States, several existing measures suggest China has taken the lead in technological development in many advanced sectors.
Europe’s Innovation Lethargy Should Be a Lesson of What Not to Do, Even for a Leading US
Over the past decade, Europe has ceded leadership in innovation to the U.S. and China. Now, the U.S. must learn from the EU’s missteps to ensure that it maintains technological preeminence in the coming decades.