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UPCOMING EVENT: The Summit for American Prosperity: Washington and Metro Areas Working Together

Save to My Portfolio June 11-12, 2008
The Washington Hilton
Washington D.C.

Thursday, June 12, 2008
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC

Join us for a National Summit and help us design a new federal agenda that leverages the assets of metropolitan areas—the engines of America's prosperity. Learn about new federal policy ideas. Meet other local and regional innovators.

The Summit will begin with a dinner on Wednesday, June 11, followed by a day-long program on Thursday, June 12.

To request more information, contact Kathleen Kruczlnicki at KKruczlnicki@brookings.edu or visit our event page.
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Competitiveness, Cities, U.S. Economy, U.S. Economic Growth, Federalism

SPOTLIGHT: New Orleans


Reuters/Lee Celano - Musicians march in silence expressing the effects felt by musicians after Hurricane Katrina.

Save to My Portfolio The New Orleans Index: Tracking Recovery in the Region

Amy Liu, April 2008

Though buoyed by some recent high-profile events-the return of their playoff-bound pro basketball team plus the upcoming Jazz and Heritage Festival-aspects of greater New Orleans' recovery have slowed. Repopulation remains slow, exacerbating a tight labor market. The number of new Road Home closings has dipped dramatically, and many major infrastructure repairs, though funded, still have yet to get underway. Read More

New Orleans, Cities, Community Development

SPOTLIGHT: Competitiveness


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Save to My Portfolio An Economic Plan for the Commonwealth: Unleashing the Assets of Metropolitan Pennsylvania

Bruce Katz and Amy Liu, March 31, 2008

In Pennsylvania, the next major presidential primary state, concerns about the economy loom large. A true federal economic agenda for the Commonwealth must empower state and local innovators to leverage the core assets of the nation's economy--innovation, infrastructure, human capital and quality places--where those assets are located: Pennsylvania’s many small and large metropolitan areas. Read More

Competitiveness, Transportation, Pennsylvania, U.S. Economic Growth, Economic Development

SPOTLIGHT: Trade


Istock Photos - The Ambassador Bridge connecting the United States and Canada

Save to My Portfolio The Vital Connection: Reclaiming Great Lakes Economic Leadership in the Bi-National U.S.-Canadian Region

John C. Austin, Britany Affolter-Caine and Elaine Dezenski, March 24, 2008

The bi-national Great Lakes region can continue to model what economic regions will look like in the global economy—and also how they can thrive. Read More

Trade, Economic Development, U.S. Economy, U.S. Economic Growth, Global Economics

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Save to My Portfolio Blueprint for American Prosperity: Unleashing the Potential of a Metropolitan Nation

Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Washington, DC

At this forum, featuring a panel of innovative business, philanthropic, government and university leaders, Brookings launched Blueprint for American Prosperity, a multi-year initiative to promote an economic agenda for the nation that builds on the assets—and centrality—of America’s metropolitan areas. Read More

Competitiveness, Cities, U.S. Economic Growth

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ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

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Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

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A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

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A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

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The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

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Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

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The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.