Written November 20, 2008
Best Options for the Auto Industry Crisis
Executive Summary
This memo builds on evidence and knowledge gained from 20 years of research and active involvement in the auto industry, much of it carried out under auspices of the International Motor Vehicle Program (IMVP), a research network headquartered at MIT and funded by the Alfred [...]

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By Charles J. Whalen
December 18th, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama won last month’s election partly by
addressing the anxieties and aspirations of America’s working families.
Since then, some observers have expressed concern that a nominee for
Secretary of Labor was not announced as part of his economic team.
Indeed, Labor Secretary could be the last cabinet-level post filled.
The timing of the [...]

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Introduction
With the likelihood of major infra structure programs coming on stream in the near future the attention of many participants at the recent meetings of LERA focused on the question: How can we be sure that the relevant stakeholders are involved in the process as one way of insuring that good jobs and good employment [...]

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