America’s Vulnerable Jobs, Increased Oversight of Tech Companies, and More

July 30, 2020

As state and local leaders focus on economic relief and recovery from COVID-19, greater attention to job vulnerability can guide their efforts to build back better. Marcela Escobari, Natalie Geismar, and Dhruv Gandhi share findings from their new dataset on America’s vulnerable jobs—positions that pay low wages and are not covered by employer-sponsored health care benefits.

“Based on this legislative hearing and changes in public sentiments, it is likely a new technology era will unfold that will feature greater public oversight, stronger enforcement actions, and wider regulatory reach for the technology sector.” Darrell West reflects on yesterday’s blockbuster congressional hearing with the country’s most powerful technology CEOs.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration and Kenyan government launched trade negotiations earlier this month. Witney Schneidman and Brionne Dawson discuss the challenges ahead and argue that a free trade agreement between the United States and Kenya could be the most significant development for U.S-Africa trade relations in 20 years.

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