Alan B. Krueger
Former Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University
Alan B. Krueger is chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. He co-authored a discussion paper for The Hamilton Project in April 2006.
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Training America’s Workforce for the Future: Welcome and Moderated Discussion: Human Capital, Economic Growth, and Job Creation in the New Millennium
Former Treasury Secretary and Hamilton Project Advisory Council member Robert E. Rubin welcomes the crowd at the event "Training America’s Workforce for the Future: New Policies to Boost Employment and Wages." He then leads a moderated discussion with White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Alan B. Krueger.
Training America’s Workforce for the Future: New Policies to Boost Employment and Wages Photos
The Hamilton Project at Brookings held forum and released new policy proposals on training programs geared toward the needs of today’s workforce. In a rapidly- changing global economy, the skills of some workers have become less valuable, while other skills are in short supply. By collaborating with industry partners and drawing on evidence about what works, training programs can better prepare workers for jobs in growing industries. A diverse group of policy leaders, stakeholders and training experts participated in the forum to share a range of perspectives, including White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Alan Krueger, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Siemens President and CEO Eric Spiegel.
Training America’s Workforce for the Future: Moderated Discussion: Human Capital, Economic Growth, and Job Creation in the New Millennium
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin leads a moderated discussion with White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Alan B. Krueger at The Hamilton Project event "Training America’s Workforce for the Future: New Policies to Boost Employment and Wages."
Training America’s Workforce for the Future: New Policies to Boost Employment and Wages
On November 30, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution held a forum and released new policy proposals on training programs geared toward the needs of today’s workforce. In a rapidly changing global economy, the skills of some workers have become obsolete while other skills are in short supply. By collaborating with industry partners and using evidence about what works, training programs can better prepare workers for jobs with high-demand, both now and in the future.
The Future of American Jobs: Event Photos
The Hamilton Project partnered with the Center for American Progress to host a forum on the country’s employment situation. The event featured a discussion with New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NEC director Lawrence H. Summers, moderated by PBS host Charlie Rose.
The Future of American Jobs
The Hamilton Project partnered with the Center for American Progress to host a forum on the country’s employment situation. The event featured a discussion with New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NEC director Lawrence H. Summers, moderated by PBS host Charlie Rose.
Summer Gains by Socioeconomic Status — Reading Comprehension
A study on Baltimore public schools shows that socio-economic status impacts academic achievement during the summer months.
Summer Opportunity Scholarships (SOS): A Proposal to Narrow the Skills Gap
Even in early grades, a large skill gap exists between students from economically advantaged and disadvantaged families. This paper outlines a program based on evidence from studies of summer programs which will provide scholarships for economically disadvantaged children.
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