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Higher Ed, Being a Dorm Room Socrates, and the American Workforce

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Job Availability and Populism in America

This chapter explores the challenges of job availability in the U.S. influenced by automation and globalization, while also examining the relationship between economic shifts and populist sentiments in various regions. It highlights the ongoing evolution of the workforce and how social and cultural factors intertwine with economic conditions to shape political behavior, particularly in the context of a notable political figure.

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