Trelysa Long
Trelysa Long is a policy analyst for ITIF, with a focus on economic theory. She was previously an economic policy intern with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Irvine.
Recent Publications
R&D Under Attack: How the Loss of Immediate Expensing Reduces Innovation Inputs
It is time for Congress to restore the immediate expensing of R&D expenditures by passing the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
Which US Allies Are Most Likely to Face Trump Tariffs—and How Can They Avoid the Wrath of an “America First” Doctrine?
President-elect Trump believes the era of U.S.-led globalization has been harmful to America. One way he intends to change course is by imposing tariffs on nations that take advantage of U.S. goodwill and leadership. At greatest risk will be nations with low military budgets, high trade balances, policy barriers to reciprocal trade, and soft positions on China.
Fact of the Week: The Proportion of Temporary Visa Holder Doctorate Recipients in S&E Fields Has Increased Since 2010
From 2010 to 2023, the proportion of doctorate degrees awarded to temporary visa holder doctorate recipients in the S&E fields rose 4 percentage points.
No, Reviving the Robinson-Patman Act Will Not Lead to More Competition or a Better Economy
Neo-Brandeisians aim to reinvigorate the Robinson-Patman Act to protect small businesses. But the act doesn’t address any anticompetitive conduct that isn’t already covered by the Sherman Act, and enforcing it will only harm consumers and limit growth. Rather than repeat history’s mistakes, the next Congress should repeal the act once and for all.
Falling Behind: US Businesses Are Overlooking Emerging Tech That Could Drive Productivity
The United States has faced an unprecedented slowdown in labor productivity in the last two decades. Policymakers must incentivize businesses to adopt and invest in the development of critical and emerging technologies.
No, the Evidence Does Not Suggest That Competition Has Declined and Antitrust Policies Need an Overhaul
Policymakers should reject neo-Brandeisian efforts to radically change U.S. antitrust laws under the false pretense that competition has declined in recent decades.
Compustat Data: A Misleading Measure of Corporate Market Power and Market Competition
Compustat data has three major limitations, which makes citing studies that use these datasets as evidence of rising concentration (or declining competition) problematic. Policymakers should focus on studies that use the official and much more comprehensive data from the Economic Census.
The Case for Cracking Down on Large Corporations and Promoting Small Businesses Is Deeply Flawed
A Democratic staff report from the House Small Business Committee claims that small businesses are better for the economy and large firms are harming it. But most of the report’s assertions stem from flawed research, and its policy recommendations would be detrimental.
Challenges in Assessing Canadian Competition
The Competition Bureau of Canada’s 2023 report assessing the state of competition in Canada has several methodological and interpretation issues that raise doubts about the conclusion's accuracy. As such, policymakers should not use the report as the foundation of competition policymaking or to justify a more aggressive antitrust regime.
Fact of the Week: AI and Robotics Adoption Boost Local Technological Innovation in Chinese Cities
A recent working paper found that AI and robotics directly promote technological innovation while also bolstering the impact of science and technology investments on technological innovation.
Fact of the Week: Market Concentration Remained Stable When Import Competition Is Taken Into Account
A recent paper found that rising foreign competition increased concentration among U.S. firms from 1992 to 2012 but overall concentration, which includes foreign firms competing in U.S. markets, remained unchanged.
Unmasking Greedflation: Debunking the Neo-Brandeisian Narrative
Policymakers should focus on finding the real causes of inflation rather than scapegoating large corporations and adopting the neo-Brandeisian claim that the rise in prices is due to “greedflation.”