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“There were a lot of manufacturing jobs lost over a long period of time and particularly after - during the Great Recession. We've had some recovery in manufacturing employment as the economy's recovered.” quote by Janet Yellen
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“There were a lot of manufacturing jobs lost over a long period of time and particularly after - during the Great Recession. We've had some recovery in manufacturing employment as the economy's recovered.”

Janet Yellen

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Outlook, 2020

Manufacturing jobs declined during the Great Recession, with gradual recovery as the economy improves.

In simple terms: Manufacturing fell, now rebounding.

Key Takeaway

Support policies that sustain manufacturing jobs.

Themes

economy manufacturing recovery

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

informative analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • career planning
  • regional development

Key Concepts

structural change labor markets

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sectors are now growing?
  • How can workers transition to new roles?
A Different Perspective

Recovery may be uneven across regions.

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