
Can Manufacturing Still Provide Inclusive Growth?
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Manufacturing Employment Trends: Past and Present
This chapter examines the evolution of manufacturing employment in the U.S. over the last 75 years, illustrating a 'hump-shaped curve' of declining job share. It highlights the broader socio-economic implications of this trend, particularly on inclusive growth and demographic shifts. The discussion further delves into historical dynamics, challenges facing job seekers today, and the contrasting impacts on urban and rural communities.
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