The Impact of Federal Construction Investments on Job Openings and Manufacturing Sector

This chapter discusses the potential impact of federal construction investments on job openings, particularly in the manufacturing sector. It highlights the talent issue in the manufacturing sector and the efforts by the National Association of Manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage. The chapter also mentions the December jobs report, which exceeded expectations, and explores the role of inflation and mortgage rates in determining the fate of the incumbent president in the upcoming election.