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The Space Economy at a Glance 2026

The Space Economy at a Glance 2026

The Space Economy at a Glance 2026 is a flagship publication by the OECD analyzing the rapid transformation of the global space sector into critical economic infrastructure. The report highlights…

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The Space Economy Workforce and STEM Occupations

The Space Economy Workforce and STEM Occupations

The U.S. space economy now reaches nearly every major industry, and over half of its workforce is in STEM roles—more than double the national average. Software developers, engineers, and advanced…

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Still Insignificant: An Update on Concentration in the US Economy

Still Insignificant: An Update on Concentration in...

Recent debates around antitrust policy often assume that market concentration in the U.S. economy is rising sharply. This paper examines updated Census Bureau data and finds that overall industry concentration…

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Economy Slowed in 4Q: 2024 Despite Strong Consumer Spending

Economy Slowed in 4Q: 2024 Despite Strong Consumer...

Despite resilient consumer spending and record-high household net worth, the U.S. economy showed signs of cooling in the final quarter of 2024. Real GDP growth slowed to 2.3%, down from…

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Concepts and Challenges of Measuring Production of Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. Economy

Concepts and Challenges of Measuring Production of...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping industries, it’s becoming an integral part of economic growth. While much attention is given to AI’s applications, understanding its production is equally crucial…

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Tax Policy Reforms 2026: OECD and Selected Partner Economies

Tax Policy Reforms 2026: OECD and Selected Partner...

Tax Policy Reforms 2026 examines how governments are adapting tax systems amid fiscal pressures, economic uncertainty, and long-term structural challenges. Covering reforms introduced or announced in 2025 across 92 jurisdictions,…

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Updated Experimental Ultimate Host Economy Statistics for U.S. Direct Investment Abroad

Updated Experimental Ultimate Host Economy...

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is refining how it tracks where U.S. multinational investment ultimately lands, beyond the first country in the ownership chain. Many U.S. firms route funds through…

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Short-Circuited: How Semiconductor Tariffs Would Harm the U.S. Economy and Digital Industry Leadership

Short-Circuited: How Semiconductor Tariffs Would...

Blanket tariffs on semiconductor imports could do more harm than good for the U.S. economy. According to ITIF, proposed 25% tariffs would lead to reduced economic growth, increased costs for…

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From Product Owner to Ecosystem Orchestrator: The Evolving Role of Product Leader in the 2030 Ecosystem Economy

From Product Owner to Ecosystem Orchestrator: The...

Telecommunications is entering a new era where competitive advantage depends less on owning products and more on orchestrating ecosystems. This white paper introduces the concept of the Ecosystem Orchestrator, explaining…

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The 2026 Economic Report of the President

The 2026 Economic Report of the President

The 2026 Economic Report of the President presents the Administration’s economic analysis, policy priorities and outlook for the U.S. economy. The report covers tax policy, regulatory reform, international trade, energy…

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Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate), Corporate Profits (Preliminary Estimate), 1st Quarter 2025

Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate),...

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the second estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This marks a…

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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2025

Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2025

The U.S. agricultural trade forecast for 2025 reflects a shifting global economy, with exports projected at $170.5 billion and imports rising to $219.5 billion. While grain and feed exports are…

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Gross Domestic Product, 4th Quarter of Year 2024

Gross Domestic Product, 4th Quarter of Year 2024

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a slowdown from the 3.1% growth in the previous quarter. Consumer and government spending…

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Executive Order 14435: Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel

Executive Order 14435: Emergency Tax Relief on...

Executive Order 14435 directs federal agencies to pursue temporary diesel fuel tax relief for farmers, truckers, and other affected taxpayers amid rising fuel costs. The order directs the Treasury Department…

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Health Inclusive Poverty Measure in the United States: 2024

Health Inclusive Poverty Measure in the United...

The Health Inclusive Poverty Measure (HIPM) provides a deeper look at economic well-being by incorporating the value of health insurance into both poverty thresholds and household resources. In 2024, the…

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