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Chapter Two: The Energy Revolution and the Future of the US Labor Force

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America is experiencing an energy renaissance due to fracking and higher oil production. The use of coal to generate electricity has fallen and been replaced by natural gas. As a result, America has gained a competitive advantage over Russia and Saudi Arabia in energy production.

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Discussion Questions

  1. How can we encourage productivity among workers?
  2. What are some examples of technology that have improved productivity among workers?

Additional Resources

  • Read Michael Boskin’s chapter “A Blueprint for Tax Reform” in Blueprint for America here.
  • You can find the rest of Blueprint for America here.
  • For more from Michael Boskin on marginal tax rates, click here.