In: Economics
How has the American economy changed over the past 20 years? Who benefits and who loses from this transition? What role has the U.S. government played in trying to smooth this transition for American workers? What additional measures do you think the government could implement to help workers? What can be done at the federal, state, and local levels? What changes have you seen in your schools and universities that reflect the changes that are taking place in the economy? What sorts of classes are offered today that would not have been a decade ago? What sorts of companies are hiring students today? Is this different from before? (15 points).