Published Mar 14, 2016
David Autor on Trade, China, and U.S. Labor Markets
David Autor delves into the profound impacts of increased trade with China on U.S. labor markets, highlighting the challenges facing low-skilled workers, the decline of manufacturing jobs, and the critical need for policy interventions to mitigate economic displacement and support geographic mobility.
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