Books America needs talent

America Needs Talent argues for the importance of talent development to foster innovation and success in the United States. Author Jamie Merisotis explains why deliberate choices are necessary from various sectors—government, private industry, education, and individuals—to cultivate talent. The book emphasizes that talent is not merely innate ability but rather a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities honed through education and experience, benefiting both individuals and society. It addresses issues such as falling wages, rising inequality, and the need to develop the next generation of "thinkers, makers, and risk takers" for America's knowledge economy.