The third edition of ITIF’s annual report on the scourge of “innovation mercantilism” highlights 10 of the world’s most glaring examples of protectionist policies subverting innovation.
Countries are increasingly vying for leadership in advanced-technology industries. In this quest, it’s important countries avoid zero-sum, “innovation mercantilist” policies—such as IP theft, forced technology transfer, or excessive industrial subsidization—that confer unfair, non-market-based advantages for domestic competitors. GTIPA reports here examine innovation mercantilism and its global economic effects.