Reports & Briefings

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October 15, 2019
Robotics and the Future of Production and Work
The use of robotics will increase productivity and has the potential to bring more manufacturing production work back to developed countries. As productivity increases, labor is likely to receive a significant share of the benefits.
October 7, 2019
The Case for a U.S. Digital Single Market and Why Federal Preemption Is Key
A national framework for digital economy rules would ensure the same protections for all U.S. residents, minimize transaction costs for businesses, enable opportunities to innovate, and increase efficiency in the policymaking process.
September 26, 2019
Becoming America’s Seed Fund: Why NSF’s SBIR Program Should Be a Model for the Rest of Government
The National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focuses on high-growth startups and commercializing federally funded research and development (R&D). Other federal agencies should consider emulating this model.
September 23, 2019
Omission Innovation 2.0: Diagnosing the Global Clean Energy Innovation System
Despite concern over climate change, global carbon emissions continue to rise. Clean energy innovation is needed to reverse the trend. It is time for Mission Innovation member nations to make good on their commitment to double clean energy RD&D.
September 18, 2019
The Promise of Data-Driven Drug Development
Policymakers should recognize that the potential of data-driven drug development is crucial to the well-being of Americans as well as U.S. competitiveness, and develop policies to accelerate this transformation.
September 12, 2019
Why Federal R&D Policy Needs to Prioritize Productivity to Drive Growth and Reduce the Debt-to-GDP Ratio
The federal government should significantly increase spending on research and development that specifically targets technologies likely to boost productivity in order to spur growth and reduce the budget deficit.
September 9, 2019
The Link Between Drug Prices and Research on the Next Generation of Cures
Academic studies consistently show that a reduction in current drug revenues leads to a fall in future research and the number of new drug discoveries.
September 6, 2019
The Best and Worst Tech Policy Ideas From Each Presidential Candidate in September’s Primary Debate
While tech issues may not be driving most voters to the polls, they will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy, including jobs and economic growth.
September 3, 2019
Senate Appropriations: Where the Rubber Meets the Road for Energy Innovation
This briefing provides an update on energy research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in the federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 appropriations process, building on ITIF’s summary of the administration’s budget request.
September 3, 2019
A Policymaker’s Guide to Broadband Competition
Policymakers should enable entry into the broadband market, but avoid undermining the dynamism of the sector by actively promoting additional competitors.

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