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517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?

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The Impact of Globalization and Automation on Domestic Workers

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In 1984, one in four workers in the US were in manufacturing. Now it's less than one in 10. If you're in a manufacturing job, you make more money than if you would move to a service job. Harrison wants Asamoglu to dig a bit deeper and look at firms that are domestically oriented.

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