Job polarization leaves middle-skilled workers out in the cold

Maria Canon () and Elise Marifian

The Regional Economist, 2013, issue Jan

Abstract: The economy has increased its demand for high-skilled (high-wage) workers, while opportunities for middle-skilled (middle-wage) jobs have declined. This ?job polarization? may require a shift in the sort of training that is encouraged for American workers.

Keywords: Labor market; Employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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