Adam Segal says that no matter what, China and India will train more scientists and engineers than the United States, but the United States has the best environment for ideas to grow.

Matthew Slaughter argues that to help create good jobs companies must be free to invest where they are most productive.

Lael Brainard, undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Treasury, outlines the discussion between President Obama and President Hu Jintao, as well as the effect of the financial regulatory reform on the international agenda at the treasury for the upcoming year.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

Due to an increasing U.S. Federal government deficit many groups now argue for the institution of a national value-added tax (VAT) to increase government revenue.  James M. Bickley of the Congressional Research Service examines the plausibility of enacting such a plan.

Lael Brainard, the undersecretary for international affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury, discusses the economic agenda for Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit and the future role of the G-20 in the international economic arena.

Experts examine the effects of the current Congressional stalemate, minimal economic growth, and the increasing debt burden on U.S. foreign policy in the Obama administration.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, CFR will examine through a series of meetings and other projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

Experts examine the effects of the current Congressional stalemate, minimal economic growth, and the increasing debt burden on U.S. foreign policy in the Obama administration.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, CFR will examine through a series of meetings and other projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

This World Economic Forum report summarizes current risks present in the international economy, the world's major players, and offers suggestions for coordinated policies that promote long-term growth.

FedEx chairman, president, and chief executive officer Frederick W. Smith on the landscape for business in 2011.

Experts analyze global fiscal and monetary policies after the implementation of the new U.S. federal regulations and Basel III accords.

This series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Experts analyze global fiscal and monetary policies after the implementation of the new U.S. federal regulations and Basel III accords.

This series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Experts analyze global fiscal and monetary policies after the implementation of the new U.S. federal regulations and Basel III accords.

This series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Evan A. Feigenbaum argues, "President Obama wowed India, and all those who care about U.S.-India relations should cheer."

National Journal's T.A. Frank reports on the overlooked US profits ranging from CareBear intellectual property remunerations to the tuition at a presitigious American University.

J.W. Marriott Jr. shares his views on how the U.S. economy and global leadership can rebound; the prospects for growth in China, India, and Brazil; the need for immigration reform to maintain U.S. global competitiveness; and his own experiences and lessons learned from building a global hotel and property management company.

This session was part of the Corporate Program's CEO Speaker Series.

J.W. Marriott Jr. shares his views on how the U.S. economy and global leadership can rebound; the prospects for growth in China, India, and Brazil; the need for immigration reform to maintain U.S. global competitiveness; and his own experiences and lessons learned from building a global hotel and property management company.

This session was part of the Corporate Program's CEO Speaker Series.

The Federal Reserve's move to inject an added $600 billion into the banking system is bad policy, straining the international monetary order and U.S. credibility abroad, writes CFR's Sebastian Mallaby.

Most nations have adjusted their foreign policies to focus on economic security, but the United States has not.

Brazil's rapid economic growth has transformed the country into a new global heavyweight, but Brazil must not let an overly ambitious foreign policy agenda distract it from lingering domestic challenges.