"In the coming weeks, the Mercatus Center will share recently released research focused on a “Pathway to Economic Growth.” The research outlines how to lift up all Americans and reach our true economic potential:
- Develop talent that drives economic growth.
- Create an environment that encourages innovation.
- Continue policies that have proven successful.
- Avoid policies that undercut economic gains with uncertainty.
Here's the first article in the series
Pathway to Economic Growth Series: Developing Talent
Developing Talent that Drives Economic Growth
- Breaking down the jobs report, employment, and wages: Michael Farren analyzes what the numbers mean.
- Identifying opportunities for Americans to find work: Though unemployment is low, Scott Winship finds Americans face historically high rates of "inactivity," particularly among working age men. To find state's statistics, click here.
- Understanding youth unemployment: David Neumark’s new paper finds the biggest factor in the decline in teenage employment since 2000 to be minimum wage increases.
- Actively pursuing policies that address the skills gap: Michael Farren’s testimony to the House Small Business Committee notes the causes and solutions to this issue.
- Reforming the immigration system in order to promote growth and meet the immediate needs of our economy: This table compares the current immigration levels to revised levels proposed by Daniel Griswold.
Find out more here… Creating an Environment that Encourages Innovation
