The D.C. Policy Center’s Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy & Competitiveness provides an in-depth and objective look at the factors that influence the District of Columbia’s attractiveness and competitive position in the region and in the nation.
Our core analyses examine business migrations and growth trends, regional workforce dynamics, and how policy can shape and impact these trends. However, this work is also grounded in the idea that strengthening D.C.’s competitive position requires a balanced study of how economy policy, business conditions, quality of life, access to opportunity and resources, and workforce dynamics all contribute to a city’s growth and prosperity.
Through this research, we aim to build a deeper understanding of the competitive dynamics within the Washington metropolitan region and develop comprehensive policy solutions that support a strong and growing local economy for all D.C. residents.
This publication is adapted from 2024 State of Business Report: Creating a thriving business environment. This report was prepared for the DC Chamber of Commerce, with support received from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
In March 2022, the D.C. Policy Center launched the Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy and Competitiveness. The initiative is named for the late Dr. Alice M. Rivlin, a friend and advisor of the D.C. Policy Center. Dr. Alice M. Rivlin’s legacy goes beyond the list of her numerous accolades, credentials, and affiliations. She was a champion for this city, consummate public servant, and a trailblazer for women.
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These staff members are at the core of the Rivlin Initiative.
Our research is guided by a group of researchers with deep regional and national knowledge of the economic dynamics in urban areas.
Santiago Pinto
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Leah Brooks
GWU Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Analysis
Rachel Meltzer
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Richard C. Auxier
Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center
Joe Cortright
Impresa, City Observatory
Krista Ruffini
Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy
Evette Banfield
CNHED
Tracy Hadden Loh
Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program
The D.C. Policy Center launched the Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy & Competitiveness in March 2022. The Rivlin Initiative is supported by generous contributions from the following donors:
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