Labor Supply, Labor Demand, and Potential Labor Shortages Through New U.S. Clean Energy, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure Laws

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PERI researchers Jeannette Wicks-Lim and Robert Pollin estimate the labor supply, labor demand, and potential labor shortages resulting from three major new U.S. economic policy laws—the BIL (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) and CHIPS Act. They find that 20 occupations, mostly in construction and manufacturing, could face labor shortages because of these measures. Increasing opportunities for workers to receive training, apprenticeships, and related forms of support, including childcare and fair hiring practices, are needed for workers to fully benefit from the increased opportunities.

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