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The real threats to democracy emanate from the people and places that feed off our nation's challenges and inject falsehoods and conspiracy theories into the political bloodstream. We need to think carefully about our social and political challenges instead of resorting to scapegoating unpopular minorities.
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We're long overdue for a rebalancing of the post-secondary education market toward the trades. This is not an either-or question; we need flexible options that put students and their interests at the center along with a culture that honors both forms of education and work.
The post Message Received: The Trades Make for Good Careers appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This piece is a summary of the thoughts of three leading experts, Daron Acemoglu, Adam Thierer, and Erik Brynjolfsson, on the evolving landscape of work, technology, and economic prosperity in today's economy.
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FlexJobs is out with another of its regular surveys on American attitudes towards job flexibility. Consistent with our own surveys, which found Americans valued flexibility on the job above other factors, including pay, the new FlexJobs data takes the analysis a step or two further.
The post When Workers Say They Value Flexibility, They Mean It appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Skills-based hiring has generated considerable buzz but tangible outcomes remain limited. The true measure of success lies not in altering job postings but in creating pathways for non-degree holders to secure meaningful and stable employment.
The post A Slow Start for Skills-Based Hiring appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Driven by advancing technology and worker demand, work-from-home opportunities remain common across a range of industries and are growing in popularity. This shift, while significant for all, holds particular promise for one demographic: moms.
The post The Overlooked Benefits of Work-from-Home Opportunities appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

One of the signal errors of Biden administration policy has been taking regulatory actions that reduce the flexibility of the economy. The latest example of this problem is a new US Department of Labor rule aimed at reclassifying millions of "gig" workers as employees.
The post The Biden Administration's War on Flexibility at Work appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

In recent years, there has been a marked decline in public confidence in higher education, sparking debate on the value of a bachelor's degree. In a new report published by AEI, we seek to add some much-needed nuance to an increasingly go/no-go debate.
The post How Should Students Think About College? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Holzer published a recent analysis of the potential of the publicly-funded US workforce system to reduce unemployment and boost labor force participation. He makes a strong argument for increasing basic supports for work engagement as a way of getting disconnected workers back on the job.
The post Can Workforce Development Programs Improve Labor Force Participation? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

While technical know-how and academic knowledge remain crucial, there is an increasing recognition of the role that skills like teamwork, resilience, and strategic thinking play in professional success.
The post What Athletes Take off the Field appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

We may need to revive and revalue the noneconomic contributions of work to human well-being—the way it provides purpose, structure and meaning—rather than rely only on dollars and cents to measure what work does.
The post Work in a World of Abundance appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

President Biden's executive order this week on artificial intelligence (AI) brings to mind his split media personality, which consists of the avuncular "Uncle Joe" and the more Machiavellian "Dark Brandon."
The post The Biden AI Executive Order: Dark Brandon or Uncle Joe? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

This year, AEI launched the American Dream Initiative, a new, multifaceted policy and practice effort to build on and extend the nation's legacy of liberty, opportunity, and economic progress for generations to come.
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Artificial intelligence might level the playing field for those who lack the education, social-emotional skills, or training they need to work at the high levels our advanced economy requires.
The post AI Closes the Gaps appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

Even in an AI-enriched world, it is the uniquely human qualities and capacities that are likely to remain in highest demand.
The post The Future of Work: Augmented, not Automated appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.