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The must-read summary of Louis Uchitelle's book: “The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences”.
This complete summary of "The Disposable American" by Louis Uchitelle, an award-winning reporter, outlines his assessment of layoffs in America. He explains the ways in which these are counterproductive, however he also admits that some of them are necessary. He argues that the government should intervene in the policies and encourage companies to restrict layoffs and generate well-paying jobs. Furthermore, he offers some solutions for lowering the number of layoffs.
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• Understand the reasons for layoffs and their implications
• Expand your knowledge of American politics and business
To learn more, read "The Disposable American" and discover how businesses can reduce their numbers of layoffs while improving their finances.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017
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Book Presentation: The Disposable American by Louis Uchitelle
Book Abstract
The Disposable American is an account of layoffs in America, their questionable necessity, their overuse and their devastating impact on individuals at all income levels. Despite the drawbacks, layoffs are accelerating and as they do, the notion of job security is being destroyed. Americans, in sum, have acquiesced to layoffs.
Uchitelle explains the ways in which layoffs are counterproductive, rarely promoting efficiency or profitability in the long term. He asserts that our acceptance of this practice encourages wasteful mergers, outsourcing, the shifting of production abroad, the loss of union protection and wage stagnation. While recognizing that in today’s global economy some layoffs must occur, the author argues that government should step in with policies that encourage companies to restrict layoffs and should generate well-paying jobs through public spending on necessary infrastructure to supplement the present shortfall. Uchitelle also offers several solutions for lowering the number of layoffs seen today.
About the Author
Louis Uchitelle has worked as a reporter and editor with major news organizations such as the Associated Press and The New York Times. In 1996, he was the lead reporter for the Times’ series “The Downsizing of America,” which won a George Polk award. Uchitelle has taught at Colombia University and was a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation.
