[Pat Riley “gave the ball” to Ervin “Magic” Johnson and the Lakers took off – Robert Hoffman argues that Congress needs to “give the ball” to the knowledge economy so the U.S. can become fully productive]
“It’s time for our policymakers to realize that the knowledge economy — the diverse array of existing innovative businesses, along with the cadre of current and future entrepreneurs — is being underutilized and needs to become the focal point of U.S. economic growth.
The knowledge economy can begin to reach its full potential if Congress modernizes outdated immigration policies. The central reason why the knowledge economy is underutilized is simple: The current and near-future supply of U.S.-based innovators and entrepreneurs can’t keep up with demand.” Full article