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Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy

and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering

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Will the adoption of new technologies by U.S. industry lead to widespread unemployment? Or will the resulting use of new processes and techniques, as well as the introduction of new products, open new opportunities for American workers? This volume studies the relationship of technology to employment and the effects of technological change on the workplace. The authors discuss the role of new technologies in strengthening U.S. international competitiveness, recommend initiatives for assisting displaced workers, and make recommendations to aid industry in developing and adopting the new technology it needs to compete successfully in the world economy.

Language: English

Pages: 244

Format: Paperback

Publisher: National Academies Press

Release: February 01, 1987

ISBN: 0309037441

ISBN 13: 9780309037440

Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy

and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering

3/5 ( ratings)

Will the adoption of new technologies by U.S. industry lead to widespread unemployment? Or will the resulting use of new processes and techniques, as well as the introduction of new products, open new opportunities for American workers? This volume studies the relationship of technology to employment and the effects of technological change on the workplace. The authors discuss the role of new technologies in strengthening U.S. international competitiveness, recommend initiatives for assisting displaced workers, and make recommendations to aid industry in developing and adopting the new technology it needs to compete successfully in the world economy.

Language: English

Pages: 244

Format: Paperback

Publisher: National Academies Press

Release: February 01, 1987

ISBN: 0309037441

ISBN 13: 9780309037440

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