While our new global economy has benefited many, they feel that they have been left behind – losing their livelihoods to companies abroad. As a nation, we need to reduce the negative impacts of globalization on these citizens, but Trump’s promises and actions to pull out of international trade deals may not be the best solution.
Edward Alden’s recent book, Failure to Adjust: How Americans Got Left Behind in the Global Economy, explains the root of these problems and proposes potential solutions. How can we build a workforce that is adaptable and resilient to rapidly changing global markets?