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Electric Cars or Better Wages?

Ones and Tooze

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The Impact of the Auto Industry on America's Power and its Decline

This chapter explores the historical significance of the American auto industry, its dominance after World War II, and its subsequent decline. It discusses the shift in employment from the Big Three to foreign producers, the decline of the city of Detroit, and the impact on America's power. The chapter also delves into the comparison between US and German labor unions and the political implications of Joe Biden's involvement in a labor dispute.

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