The Bioeconomy: A Primer

This report provides an overview of the bioeconomy, details the efforts of the United States and other selected nations pertaining to the bioeconomy, and offers policy considerations for strengthening the role of the United States in the global bioeconomy. The report also identifies specific actions that Congress and the Administration should take to develop a thriving bioeconomy in the United States. It also outlines the key elements of a robust bioeconomy, including collaboration between public and private stakeholders, investment in research and development, promotion of the use of renewable resources, and policy instruments to reduce risk.