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Item Problem-Solving Skills of the U.S. Workforce and Preparedness for Job Automation(SAGE journals, 2019-01-13) Cummins, Phyllis A.; Yamashita, Takashi; Millar, Roberto J.; Sahoo, ShaliniAutomation and advanced technologies have increased the need for a better understanding of the skills necessary to have a globally competitive workforce. This study used data from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies to compare problem-solving skills in technology-rich environments among adults in South Korea, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Estonia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. Overall, the United States had the lowest scores among all countries, and in all countries scores declined with age. The United States had higher proportions of survey participants in the lowest skill category and lower proportions in the top-skill categories. The results of this study suggest changes in the U.S. educational and lifelong learning systems, and policies may be necessary to ensure all adults have the necessary skills in a competitive workforce.Item Want the Economy to Grow? It’s Time to Look at Cities and Efficiency(Government Technology, 2016-02-26) Short, John RennieThe economy is a hot topic in the presidential debates and is among the top public concerns. But the “economy” is a loose and hazy notion and, for politicians, a convenient place to make promises.Item Want the Economy to Grow? Look at Cities and Efficiency(U.S. News & World Report, 2016-02-26) Short, John RennieThe economy is a hot topic in the presidential debates and is among the top public concerns. But the "economy" is a loose and hazy notion and, for politicians, a convenient place to make promises.