Labor and Innovation
The discussion explores the profound impact of the Industrial Revolution on productivity and worker dignity. While technological advancements played a crucial role, the rise of the labor movement was equally vital in ensuring that the benefits of increased productivity were shared among workers. A significant shift occurred in the mid-70s, where productivity continued to rise, but wages stagnated, raising questions about the distribution of economic growth and the accuracy of productivity measurements in the modern era.In this clip
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Elizabeth Anderson on Worker Rights and Private Government
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