At 250, sustaining America’s competitive edge | March 9, 2026 | McKinsey Global | Report

McKinsey: " The US is the most economically competitive country in the world today, but it has work to do. Despite accounting for just 4% of the world's population, the US produces 26% of GDP, 27% of research & development, and has 59 of the world's 100 most valuable firms. But the world is changing rapidly, and the next chapter holds immense challenges. How can the US best position itself to maintain its competitiveness?"

"This report traces the course of 250 years of US history to see what it can teach about the US economy today. It examines the foundational strengths, like US innovation, as well as five prerequisites to continued US competitiveness ranging from education to energy to infrastructure."

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