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Studies the relationship of technology to employment and the effects of technological change on the workplace. This book discusses the role of various technologies in strengthening US international competitiveness, recommends initiatives for assisting displaced workers, and more.

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Author:   National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine ,  Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy ,  Panel on Technology and Employment ,  David C. Mowery
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309037440

ISBN 10:   0309037441
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   01 February 1987
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1: Introduction; 4 2: The Sources and Rate of Technological Change in the U. S. Economy; 5 3: Labor Supply and Demand Within the U.S. Economy; 6 4: Studies of the Impact of Technological Change on Employment, Skills, and Earnings: A Critical Review; 7 5: Differential Technology Impacts: Black Workers, Female Workers, and Labor Force Entrants; 8 6: Technological Change and the Work Environment; 9 7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment; 10 8: The Quality of Data on Technological Change, Its Employment Effects, and Adjustment Mechanisms; 11 9: Findings; 12 10: Policy Options and Recommendations; 13 References; 14 Appendix A: COSEPUP Charge to the Panel; 15 Appendix B: Consultants to and Briefers of the Panel; 16 Appendix C: Papers Commissioned by the Panel; 17 Appendix D: Statement of Anne O. Krueger; 18 Index

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Richard M. Cyert and David C. Mowery, Editors; Panel on Technology and Employment; Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy

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