After a long decline, the US economy is moving into recovery mode. Employment growth will soon follow.
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In spite of the 2001-2002 recession, US labor force employment grew by nearly 10% in the last decade.
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The long-run changes in the components of GDP are a key to the business cycle and economic prosperity. The U.S. faces structural and cyclical challenges that the president and congress need to address.
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Tough economic times increase the demand for redistribution of income. Significant changes threaten to do more long-term harm than good for most who benefit from a growing economy.
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Firms that have their financial house in order need to race to the labor market while supply exceeds demand and hire skilled, motivated team players to pursue the next cycle of business investments that deliver long-term value.
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