Committee for Economic Development

US leadership in technology has fueled prosperity, but technology’s rapid advance presents challenges. CED helps guide the action needed to ensure the US continues as a leading hub for tech innovation.

Climate change threatens global security, economic prosperity, and public health. CED works to determine goals, principles, and policies to guide climate strategy.

American prosperity hinges on equal opportunity for all Americans and a workforce skilled for a 21st century economy. CED explores solutions such as developing in-demand skills and reforming the immigration system.

Fiscal responsibility is a critical issue for the US and threatens economic growth and prosperity. CED develops solutions to the US outsized national debt through responsible fiscal policies and budget reform.

To address rising health care costs, low-quality care, and inadequate access, CED advances recommendations for market-based and consumer-driven health care reform.

CED seeks to foster economic growth while protecting the public welfare. It develops and builds on the principles outlined in CED’s book, Smart Regulation.

Modern, effective infrastructure is essential for national commerce and shared prosperity. CED undertakes research to guide the delivery of cutting-edge infrastructure on a sustainable basis.

CED analyzes and develops solutions to the challenges to US economic competitiveness, global economic leadership, and international trade.

Through our Women in Corporate Leadership initiatives, CED works with business leaders to promote the representation of women in leadership roles through research and outreach.

CED’s education work addresses the entire learning continuum and develops recommendations to improve the quality and access of early childhood education, K-12 and post-secondary education and training.

CED’s Taskforce on Renewing Cities: NYC as a Model utilizes the expertise of its Trustees to provide solutions on how NYC can overcome pandemic challenges.

Challenges to US democratic institutions are cause for concern. To ensure the vitality of our democracy, CED engages in research and outreach focused on restoring bipartisanship.