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

Why America outperforms

Sep 22, 2025
The foundations of U.S. economic preeminence, 1945-2025

Science fuels the economy

Sep 24, 2025
Building and sustaining U.S. preeminence in science and technology

Education creates opportunity

Sep 29, 2025
Raising up the world’s best educated workforce through postsecondary education

The framework of free enterprise

Oct 2, 2025
Pursuing light-touch regulation of emerging industries

International market expansion

Oct 6, 2025
Opening up markets through international trade

Nationwide infrastructure investment

Oct 16, 2025
Connecting and opening up the nation through infrastructure investment