Sebastian Mallaby argues that although it will not solve all U.S. economic woes, a manufacturing renaissance is both possible and desirable.

A prosperous agriculture sector is incredibly important for a vibrantrural America, and for the health of the entire American economy. The heartland of this country holds the best of what has made our country great and the dreams of what America can grow to be in the future. But it is not only ourcore values that thrive in our small towns and family farms; our economy does as well, when hardworking men and women are supported by sound policies that promote growth while minimizing unnecessary interference from Washington bureaucrats.

A clean revolution could enhance U.S. energy security and create a stronger economy, yet arguments for it are unlikely to find their way into the presidential campaign, argues John Elkington.

Beijing's increasing diplomatic and commercial presence in Africa has led to a grassroots backlash across the country from its native residents.

Sebatian Mallaby argues that excessive patent protections in the tech industry threaten innovation.

Peter Orszag explains that privatization would allow the U.S. Postal Service to free itself from congressional shackles and manage its operations more efficiently.

President Obama proposed this plan with specific legislative proposals and executive actions, on July 17, 2012. His plan is based on the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership's 2012 report, Capturing Domestic Competitive Advantage in Advanced Manufacturing.

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology adopted the recommendations of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Steering Committee in July 2012. This report builds on the 2011 AMP report, Ensuring American Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing.

Peter Orszag discusses ambitious incentives to increase the use of natural gas in the U.S. transportation system.

Janet Cowell and Roland Stephen discuss the decline in manufacturing in North Carolina and across the United States, and offer policy recommendations to help states better respond to global competition.

Michael Spence writes that myopic U.S. energy policies highlight the need for persistence, longer-term thinking, and bipartisanship in U.S. policymaking.

Peter Orszag argues that U.S. business leaders who want better economic policy should work to get more moderates elected to Congress.

North Carolina, which was struck harder by the loss of manufacturing than any other state, offers a realistic guide for communities across the United States with how best to adapt to this new era of growing international competition.

Edward Alden highlights the skepticism over international trade that confronts advocates for greater American involvement in the global marketplace.

Jagdish Bhagwati criticizes U.S. President Barack Obama for failing to close the Doha Round, decrying outsourcing, and surrending to the "manufactures fetish."

Michael Spence wants to rethink the role of the state in addressing the problems of instability and inequality that are endemic to free-market systems.

Peter Orszag writes that investment in equipment and software is likely to remain a bright spot in the U.S. economy in 2012.

Jagdish Bhagwati and Rajeev Kohli make the case for proposed reforms to India's retail sector that would allow the entry of retail giants like Wal-Mart, Tesco, and Carrefour.

As Barack Obama's push for a growth-boosting infrastructure boom becomes bogged down in political divisions over federal spending, a stalling recovery makes action increasingly urgent, writes Anna Fifield in the Financial Times.

Amity Shlaes points out that running a business can be very different from running an economy.