Global Competitiveness

The International Trade Administration is committed to improving the competitiveness of U.S. companies in the international marketplace. The Office of Industry Analysis supports ITA’s work by examining the impacts that economic and regulatory factors will have on the competitiveness of U.S. businesses and business sectors.

Global Competitiveness Publications

The Impact of Exporting on the Stability of U.S. Manufacturing Industries, March 2011

This paper investigates the link between exporting and the economic stability of the U.S. manufacturing sector.  It compares the volatility of the domestic shipments of U.S. companies and industries to the volatility of their total, worldwide shipments.  In general, it finds that industries with higher export shares experienced larger reductions in the volatility of their total shipments.

Visas and Foreign Direct Investment, November 2007

This paper focuses on supporting U.S. competitiveness by facilitating international travel. In particular, the paper examines the relationship between various U.S. visa policies and incoming foreign direct investment in the United States.

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