Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy (1987)

Chapter: 7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.

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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Suggested Citation: "7: Current Policies for Worker Adjustment." National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. 1987. Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/1004.
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Next Chapter: 8: The Quality of Data on Technological Change, Its Employment Effects, and Adjustment Mechanisms
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