The Economic Un-Recovery: A Novel Perspective

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The Economic Un-Recovery: A Novel Perspective

The last three recessions have all had mediocre recoveries of both output and employment. In this noteworthy clip, UCLA’s Ed Leamer explains that changes in the manufacturing sector have changed the pattern of layoffs, recalls and hiring during recessions and recoveries. His point is that fiscal and monetary policy will not solve this problem as technological change has meant it is all output gains (productivity) with no input gains (hours worked or wages earned).
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