Tag: US
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“Agricultural Innovations: Changes Needed for Global Competitiveness”
U.S. agriculture is a long-time leader in innovation and global competitiveness. But more collaboration and renewed focus on public-sector research are needed for that to continue. That’s a key conclusion from the Farm Foundation Forum on “Agricultural Innovations: Changes Needed for Global Competitiveness” held Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Farm Foundation, a…
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Europe is losing the global innovation race
Unless the European Commission changes its attitude, the innovation gap between Europe and the US will likely increase, and it could be overtaken soon by China, with dire consequences for living standards, warns Philip Stevens. Philip Stevens is director of Geneva Network, a UK-based research organisation focusing on innovation, trade and health policy. The European…
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How can Brexit affect innovation ?
Britain has for centuries been a world centre for innovation. This has helped support our economy. Brexit provides us with a clear opportunity to ensure this continues. Post-Brexit, we can introduce differentiated business legislation that will support investments and innovations to help the country thrive. Historically, English property law has been the cornerstone of this,…