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The pay and productivity of blue-collar workers in manufacturing are clearly not a competitive drag. In fact, these workers actually earn lower wages than many of the most important U.S. trading partners while simultaneously posting higher productivity levels. |
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Researchers study five very different carbon-reducing technologies-LED lighting, high- performance windows, auxiliary power units for trucks, concentrating solar power, and Super Soil Systems (a new method for treating hog wastes). |
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Research paper proposes policies that promote a “high-road” production process. Through coordination with highly skilled workers and suppliers, firms achieve high rates of innovation, quality, and fast response to unexpected situations. |
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Examines recent trends in manufacturing employment in seven states of the Great Lakes manufacturing belt and in the 25 largest manufacturing-dependent metropolitan areas. |
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