1. There is no substitute for educated workers with good work habits. 2. They need a steady supply of educated workers. 3. Modern economies place a premium on educated workers. 4. As businesses struggle to fill jobs, other groups of poorly educated workers are reaping even bigger gains. 5. At the same time, the glut of poorly educated workers could further depress their wages. 6. Besides, unemployment among highly educated European workers, whose compensation is less likely to be regulated, has risen roughly in proportion to unemployment at the bottom. 7. But the growing global effort to retain highly educated workers may begin to level the playing field. 8. But they face opposition from key Democrats and President Clinton, who believe that boosting the temporary visas for educated workers can cost American workers their jobs. 9. Can we be confident our colleges will ultimately provide the educated workers the economy needs? 10. Educated workers who can design, build, operate and maintain the technologically advanced tools of modern production enjoy a rising standard of living. |