Advancing America’s Prosperity
The United States stands at a pivotal moment in economic policymaking. Sweeping domestic legislation changes, rising geopolitical tensions, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence have fueled a high degree of uncertainty about economic conditions, for both households and businesses. These developments also raise urgent questions about how best to safeguard and advance America’s prosperity and bolster America’s strategic competitiveness. The Aspen Economic Strategy Group’s eighth annual policy volume focuses on the theme, Advancing America’s Prosperity. Together, the volume’s six papers, which will be published throughout the fall, address key questions about what US policymakers and business leaders should do to elevate US economic competitiveness, advance our national interests, and foster broad-based economic prosperity.
Introduction
By Melissa S. Kearney and Luke Pardue
PART I: Domestic Policy Challenges
Current Evidence on Household Financial Well-Being
By Luke Pardue and Ella Grant
Beyond the Myths: A Clearer Path to Poverty Alleviation in America
By Melissa S. Kearney and James Sullivan
Coverage Isn’t Care: An Abundance Agenda for Medicaid
By Craig Garthwaite and Timothy Layton
Improving Housing Affordability
By Ben Keys and Vincent Reina
PART II: America’s Strategic Competitiveness
Aligning High-Skilled Immigration Policy with National Strategy
By Jeremy Neufeld
An Energy Strategy for National Renewal
By Joesph Majkut