CED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization led by business executives that addresses critical national issues. Since 1942, CED has focused on promoting economic growth and development for the benefit of all Americans. Their work spans a wide range of topics, from the Marshall Plan to campaign finance and healthcare reform. CED operates under core principles such as sustainable capitalism, long-term economic growth, efficient fiscal and regulatory policies, competitive markets, a globally competitive workforce, equal economic opportunity, and non-partisanship.