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Reinvigorate Apprenticeships in America to Expand Good Jobs and Reduce Inequality

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Inequality of income dominates the political discourse. But America has put most of its eggs in one basket to remedy the problem: more formal traditional education, of course. This economist argues that the approach is not as successful as advocates thought it would be. He concludes that a much more aggressive system of apprenticeships is the answer to better jobs and reduced inequality in America.

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  • Robert I. Lerman, 2016. "Reinvigorate Apprenticeships in America to Expand Good Jobs and Reduce Inequality," Challenge, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 59(5), pages 372-389, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:challe:v:59:y:2016:i:5:p:372-389
    DOI: 10.1080/05775132.2016.1226094
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    1. Robbie Brydon & Ben Dachis, 2013. "Access Denied: The Effect of Apprenticeship Restrictions in Skilled Trades," C.D. Howe Institute Commentary, C.D. Howe Institute, issue 380, May.
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    1. Amber Gallup, 2024. "What We Know About Registered Apprenticeship: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of 30 Years of Empirical Research," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 38(1), pages 25-39, February.

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