"Routine" jobs are ones that entail performing tasks that have become so standardized and simple they require very little skill to accomplish. Labor contributes a relatively small amount to the overall value of the product or service created. They can be replaced by technology to perform the routine tasks or by low wage workers around the world.
"Non-Routine" jobs are ones that require the labor performed to evolve and actively participate in creating a product or service. Labor contributes a relatively large amount to the overall value of the product or service created. Non-routine jobs depend on the use of technology and higher level skills (education) to create that value.
Technology and competition from low wage workers globally can be a substitutes for routine jobs. Technology and higher level skills are complements to non-routine jobs.
Source: American Enterprise Institute |
How do we address and change this? How do we get people to want to stay in school, get additional training, and constantly upgrade their skills to keep up in a changing world.
Dunno. But seems like that is what we should think about as a country.
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