"It's been one of the hottest economic questions for at least the last few decades: what sort of jobs will provide a comfortable, secure, middle-class lifestyle for the next generation of Americans? America still has a vibrant manufacturing industry, but it no longer offers large numbers of desirable jobs. During a panel at last week’s Buttonwood conference Harvard economist Larry Katz had an answer. He reckons that future “good” middle-class jobs will come from the re-emergence of artisans, or highly skilled people in each field. Two examples he mentioned: a contractor who installs beautiful kitchens and a thoughtful, engaging caregiver to the elderly. He reckons the critical thinking skills derived from a liberal arts education give people who do these jobs an edge. The labour market will reward this; the contractor who studied art history or the delightful caregiver with a background in theatre will thrive.
This is consistent with a shift in the labour market I’ve observed. It seems the market now rewards individual more than firm-specific capital. /.../"
A.C.S., "The return of artisanal employment", Economist Free Exchange 31 okt
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David Autor, "The Polarization of Job Opportunities in the U.S. Labor Market: Implications for Employment and Earnings" (pdf), Community Investments, höst 2011
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