There is probably no bigger issue facing our economy than creating economic growth. Today, I'd like to talk about why growth matters so much, the importance of human capital to growth, and the moral case for economic growth.

A presentation on immigration delivered to the National Chamber Foundation.

When any economy faces challenges, the first thing it should do is determine if it has any self-inflicted wounds, as those are the easiest to correct. The evidence is clear that the benefits of skilled immigration are high. The costs of bad immigration are also high. It is past time for the nation to stop shooting itself in the foot.

This event will take place at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.

Commissioned by the US Chamber's National Chamber Foundation, the report details how the American business community can use its credibility, political heft, and role as the employer of America's science, technology, engineering, and math talent to apply innovative thinking and actions to areas such as academic standards, human capital, and new school models.

If education philanthropists want to influence policy, then they must open themselves to more public debate about their  plans and goals.

Twenty-five top college students will travel to the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, D.C. this June to participate in the 2012 American Enterprise Summer Institute. 

At this event, panelists examined current U.S. regulatory policy and the impact of new and more aggressive regulations at this time of economic uncertainty.