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Janet Yellen: “The downturn probably accelerated those trends that perhaps relate to globalization and technological change that are…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
The downturn probably accelerated those trends that perhaps relate to globalization and technological change that are demanding increased skill
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen links economic downturn to globalization and the need for higher skills.

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