Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
Advancing policies that promote economic growth and strengthen our competitiveness in the global economy
A premier economic policy research center working to ensure our economy thrives.
The George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative combines the Bush Institute’s action-oriented approach to policy and its extraordinary convening ability with SMU’s research and academic excellence, particularly in economics.
Our joint work draws from economic policy-making experience at the highest levels and from the cutting edge of research in economics to identify ideas for promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and faster, more inclusive growth through global competitiveness and sound immigration policy.
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