This is an inactive archive of previous discussions. If you wish to participate in an active discussion please choose from one of the forums on the left. The US economy will continue to be plagued by labor shortages. The demographics are clear, the baby boomer live longer and require services. Generation Y just isn't big enough.
Immigration helps in some areas.
Demand for educated workers continues to grow. Child care and education become more commnon benefites. The workforce becomes more female and more non-white. This question is left over from the '80s. Those who are unable to participate in the an economy plagued by labor shortages have health or family problems that will require some assistance by society.