...Shortages of Scientists & High-Tech Workers | Institute for New Economic...

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- The article discusses the issue of domestic labor shortages of scientists and high-tech workers in the United States. It argues that this shortage is not due to a lack of qualified candidates, but rather a result of the interactions between government, universities, and industry.

- The article explains how government policies, such as immigration restrictions and the H-1B visa program, have limited the supply of foreign-born scientists and engineers, while universities have focused on expanding enrollment in these fields without corresponding increases in funding and resources.

- Additionally, the article suggests that industry has exploited these labor shortages to drive down wages and benefits, making these careers less attractive to domestic workers, further exacerbating the shortage.

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