Title Rising above the gathering storm : energizing and employing America for a brighter economic future / Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century--an agenda for American science and technology ; Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xxvi, 564 pages) : illustrations Contents Executive summary -- A disturbing mosaic -- Why are science and technology critical to America's prosperity in the 21st century? -- How is america doing now in science and technology? -- Method -- What actions should America take in K-12 science and mathematics education to remain prosperous in the 21st century? -- What actions should America take in science and engineering research to remain prosperous in the 21st century? -- What actions should America take in science and engineering higher education to remain prosperous in the 21st century? -- What actions should America take in economic and technology policy to remain prosperous in the 21st century? -- What might life in the United States be like if it is not competitive in science and technology? Summary "Today, the United States leads the world in science and technology development and enjoys a robust economy derived in large part from scientific and technological innovation. However, there are danger signs that US advantages in the marketplace and in science and technology are being threatened. Rising Above the Gathering Storm, a report from the National Academies, sounds a strong warning that the United States is losing its global competitive edge in science and technology and that US prosperity will decline unless we take concrete steps now." "This congressionally requested report makes 4 recommendations along with 20 implementation actions that federal policymakers should take to create high-quality jobs and focus new science and technology efforts on meeting the nation's needs, especially in the area of clean, affordable energy."--Jacket Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 517-535) and index Notes Print version record Subject Globalization. globalism. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Labor. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Labor & Industrial Relations. Economic history -- Forecasting Economic policy Globalization SUBJECT United States -- Economic conditions -- Forecasting United States -- Economic policy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140033 Subject United States Form Electronic book Author Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century (U.S.) Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.) ISBN 9780309654425 0309654424

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