The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business focuses on international economic issues and how they impact U.S. competitiveness and economic security. Key areas of focus will include trade policy, supply chain resilience, investment policy, international finance, commercial diplomacy, and new economic alliances.

Established in 1981, the Scholl Chair examines the relationship of international trade and investment to economic growth, innovation, and development. In a time of accelerating global integration and financial instability, America’s role on the world stage is influenced by its ability to effectively integrate trade and international economic objectives into its broader foreign policy.


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William Alan Reinsch

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Staying Ahead in the Global Technology Race: A Roadmap for Economic Security

CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department experts give recommendations on export controls, global tech governance, domestic incentives for building tech capabilities in chips and clean technologies, and the future of international tech cooperation and competition.

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Digital Report by The CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department — October 29, 2024

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Did U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls Harm Innovation?

A study of 30 leading semiconductor firms finds that recent U.S. export controls aimed at China have not hindered innovation. Rather, impacted companies increased R&D and patent filings over-proportionally, possibly due to strong growth in AI semiconductors.

Commentary by Andreas Schumacher — November 5, 2024

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