Today we are joined by one of the world’s most revered and controversial economists, Mr. Robert Atkinson. Atkinson is currently the President of Washington public policy think-take, the Information Technology Innovation Foundation. His work is well revered, he has been tapped by both President Bush and President Obama to spearhead major economic initiatives. He is one of the first economists to make an undeniable connection between research and development investments in technology and a strong, lasting economic recovery. We are in for an eye opening discussion where many of our misconceptions about what it takes to be a global economic leader will be shattered.