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Manufacturing’s job crisis. Productivity, demand, and trade. Productivity. Demand. Trade deficit in manufactures. An accounting framework. 1998-2003. 2000-2003. 2001-2003. A closer look: durable vs. non-durables. Contributions to job-loss: 1998-2003. Contributions to job-loss: 2000-2003.
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Policy options • 1) Dollar policy: continue negotiations with countries that peg their currency for competitive advantage • 2) Legacy cost relief for retiree health and pension benefits • 3) Health care, as always