

'American Deindustrialization' Is a Dangerous Myth
Oct 30, 2023
The podcast explores the myth of American deindustrialization and highlights evidence that the decline in manufacturing employment is not true. It suggests that making it easier to import goods and allowing for a more permissive immigration regime can address labor shortage in the industry. The podcast also discusses the necessity of continuous transition for economic progress, the declining significance of manufacturing in the US economy, and the true reasons behind factory closures. It emphasizes the importance of economic diversity and understanding economic shifts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Boosting Manufacturing: Barriers to Imports and Labor Shortage
02:39 • 2min
Transitioning Economies and the Decline of Manufacturing
04:33 • 3min
The Relative Decline of Manufacturing and the Importance of Economic Diversity
07:08 • 2min
Misconceptions about Factory Closures and American Deindustrialization
08:46 • 3min