Labor Market Impacts of the Energy Transition
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the profound labor market impacts of the energy transition in this 55-minute discussion featuring Professor Gordon Hanson's research. Delve into the spatial distribution of employment in fossil-fuel-intensive industries across the United States and examine policy options for easing the adjustment to sustainable energy sources. Learn about current Biden Administration initiatives addressing the consequences of reducing fossil fuel use. Gain insights from the post-1980 decline of coal as a backdrop to understand the challenges faced by communities reliant on carbon-intensive industries. Access additional resources, including the full chapter on local labor market impacts and information about the Reimagining the Economy Project and the Aspen Economic Strategy Group.
Syllabus
Labor Market Impacts of the Energy Transition
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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