Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U. S. Economy

Will the adoption of new technologies by U.S. industry lead to widespread unemployment? Or will the resulting use of new processes and techniques, as well as the introduction of new products, open new opportunities for American workers? This volume studies the relationship of technology to employment and the effects of technological change on the workplace. The authors discuss the role of new technologies in strengthening U.S. international competitiveness, recommend initiatives for assisting displaced workers, and make recommendations to aid industry in developing and adopting the new technology it needs to compete successfully in the world economy.Institute of Medicine Staff is the author of 'Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U. S. Economy' with ISBN 9780309037440 and ISBN 0309037441.