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The Commoditization of Labor 1
The Commoditization of Labor 2
The Commoditization of Labor 3
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The Commoditization of Labor 5
Educational Talk

The Commoditization of Labor

April 28 at 11:30am

At North Quadrangle Residential and Academic Complex

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

🎓Open to the public
🍽️Venue has a dining hall nearby

Ever wonder why wages haven't kept pace with productivity? This economics lecture breaks down how technology can make workers more replaceable, weakening their negotiating power. It's wonky but eye-opening stuff if you're curious about the future of work.

academic lecture
economics
work & labor
thought-provoking

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  • Ann Arbor

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