Please join the Center for American Progress and Secretary of Commerce John Bryson on January 6 to unveil a major new report that will identify key structural challenges to U.S. economic competitiveness and serve as a blueprint for the economic policy debate in 2012 and years to come.

With high trade deficits and wages for the middle class continuing their decade of stagnation, Congress asked the secretary of commerce to conduct a detailed analysis of the structural problems with our nation’s engine of innovation, job creation, and growth. Referred to as “the COMPETES report,” this first-of-its kind analysis assesses the biggest challenges and opportunities our economy faces as we move forward into an increasingly competitive and innovation-driven 21st century global economy.

Secretary Bryson will present the key findings of the report, and a distinguished panel of experts will then discuss the findings in more detail. The panel discussion will be followed by “science fair” breakout sessions hosted by COMPETES report advisory board members.