Manufacturing a Better Future for America

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (8/19) – In the aftermath of the bubble economy, America needs to shift resources from the debt-inflated finance and housing sectors to the productive economy. The editor and several contributors to a new study, Manufacturing a Better Future for America discuss ways to rebuild the foundation of the American economy by means of innovation, industrial policies and trade reform. The first 20 minutes, especially 11:40-20:00, explains the dire consequences faced by our country due to the erosion of our manufacturing base. Please leave your comments on our blog. We are trying to spur a discussion of what can be done to rectify the crisis and we would like to have your feedback.

Manufacturing a Better Future for America details the challenges and opportunities the country faces at this critical time: trade policy, skills and training, research and development, national security, supply chains, new technology, and globalization. If you want to understand the sector that is most vital to America’s economic renewal, you must read this book.