Globalization and Job Loss: Policy Perspectives

By: Michael Piore, Werner Sengenberger and Robert McKersie

 

 

 

Globalization and Job Loss: Policy Perspectives

The plight of unemployed factory workers has recently taken center stage in the United States. Robert McKersie and Werner Sengenberger turned (again) to the subject of readjustment programs for workers who have lost their jobs, preparing an op-ed piece in support of such programs. On reading this piece, Michael Piore raised some policy questions about the consequences of economic change. The dialogue between these two perspectives is presented here, and if others are interested in joining the discussion, we would like to hear from all comers.

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