Five years after the start of the global financial crisis, the longest downturn in US postwar history has given way to a lackluster recovery. However, the United States does not have to resign itself to sluggish growth. To spark a discussion about national priorities and the most effective use of resources, MGI sifted through dozens of ideas for reigniting economic growth. The result is a set of five "game changers" that can significantly boost GDP, productivity, and job creation by 2020--while building a foundation for prosperity and competitiveness in the decades beyond.