Episode 6

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24th Feb 2023

Immigration… A Solution to the Worker Shortage?

Season 3, Episode 6: Dr. Kuehl answers a member question “What would we do with immigration to make the worker shortage go away?”

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 6 (8:12 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to ASA members about the worker shortage and what immigration has to do with it.  

  • Retirement is right down the corner for some people.
  • Who will solve the worker shortage when the Boomers retire?    
  • In the past we used immigration… why not anymore?  
  • Will there be a solution to immigration?    
  • What was the assumption on people coming to the U.S?  
  • Refugees Vs. Immigrants… what’s the difference?  
  • Who are we trying to recruit for jobs?      
  • What is the challenge?   
  • What can be done in globalization?
  • Are there quick fixes with the worker shortage?

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Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast or on his monthly ASA members only webinar? Email it to Bri Baresel at bbaresel@asa.net.

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About the Podcast

Keeping it Real Podcast with Dr. Kuehl
PHCP-PVF economic updates in less than 10 minutes.
A weekly podcast, “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl,” debut in July 2020. In these podcasts, ASA Chief Economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl, provides a brief 5-10 minute economic update on areas of keen interest to ASA members, including industrial PVF commodities.