Research-led project to understand and improve the competitiveness of the United States: the ability of firms operating in the U.S. to compete successfully in the global economy while supporting high and rising living standards for Americans.

Resources including database of statistics and historical data as well as surveys, reports, working papers and articles. From the Joan Shorenstein Center at Harvard.

Sets an agenda to encourage U.S. economic competitiveness and leadership in world markets in order to raise the standard of living for Americans. Focus is on strengthening innovation, upgrading the workforce, and benchmarking national economic performance. Members include corporate chief executives, university presidents and labor leaders.