Measuring Innovation and Change During Turbulent Economic Times November 17, 2009

Host: The Heritage Foundation. Notwithstanding the large volume of high quality macroeconomic data published by the Bureau and Economic Analysis (BEA) and other government agencies, our nation continues to face important challenges associated with the measurement of our standard of living and turning points in our economy. This day-long conference will explore the measurement challenges associated with the recession, particularly in the financial and housing sectors; how innovation can become a standard component of our national accounting system; and how incorporating innovation metrics will aid the development of a unified picture of the sources of growth and economic disruption.