#173 Did You Hear the One About the Skills Gap?
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Challenging Narratives of the 'Fantasy Economy'
The chapter features an interview with Neil Krauss, a political science professor, discussing the disconnect between societal push for higher education and budget cuts faced by universities. Krauss debunks myths of a skills gap in the economy, tracing the narrative back to a Reagan-era report that influenced policy shifts. The discussion also analyzes the influence of figures like Bill Gates in shaping public policy and controlling narratives in education and health sectors.
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