November 25, 2018
While productivity growth is hard to measure and predict, there are a few factors that could be contributing to the productivity growth slowdown in the U.S.
July 25, 2018
China is targeted industries as it aims to increase Chinese innovation and upgrade the production methods used in manufacturing from labor-intensive to high-tech. The U.S. companies that compete with them are hurt. But, American consumers enjoy lower import prices, leaving Americans as a whole better off.
June 28, 2017
While Canada uses a points system which selects for high-skill immigrants, the U.S. prioritizes family ties. Would switching to a point system benefit the U.S.?
May 17, 2017
Why has U.S. labor productivity growth slowed if technology continues to advance? Future increases in living standards depend on the answer to this paradox.
March 16, 2017
Policy efforts should focus on current immigration trends with policies regulating the flows of highly educated immigrants arriving mainly from Asia.
January 25, 2017
Ongoing growth, not just a short spurt, is required to continue raising living standards.