The foundations of U.S. economic preeminence, 1945-2025
By: J.H. Cullum Clark
George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
America the Exceptional
How the U.S. built the world's best model for innovation and economic growth
Series Chapters
Chapter 1
Why America outperforms
Chapter 2
Science fuels the economy
Building and sustaining U.S. preeminence in science and technology
By: J.H. Cullum Clark
Chapter 3
Education creates opportunity
Sep 30, 2025
Raising up the world’s best educated workforce through postsecondary education
By: J.H. Cullum Clark
Chapter 4
The framework of free enterprise
Pursuing light-touch regulation of emerging industries
By: J.H. Cullum Clark
Chapter 5
International market expansion
Oct 7, 2025
Opening up markets through international trade
By: J.H. Cullum Clark