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Nail Polish and Work Experience
- David Autor was fired from a microelectronics assembly job for wearing nail polish.
- He also worked various jobs, including at a non-profit teaching computer skills, McDonald's, and software development.
Labor Markets' Importance
- Labor markets are crucial for distributing income and structuring society.
- Well-functioning labor markets have positive ripple effects, reducing social problems like crime.
Pandemic's Impact
- The pandemic accelerated pre-existing labor market trends, like tightening due to demographics and restricted immigration.
- This tightening compressed inequality and improved low-paid work, but these changes are not transformative.