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Aug 16
2010Another look at low-wage jobs going unfilled
A recent Slate article explores employers’ difficulty filling low-wage jobs and notes that the laws of supply and demand still apply.
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Jul 02
2010Sloppy NY Times reporting about skills mismatch
Reported shortages of skilled workers reflect employers’ wages and training decisions more than they reflect actual shortages in the marketplace.
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Mar 24
2010High unemployment masks skill shortages
Despite current high unemployment rates, trends suggest significant long-term global skills shortages, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.
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