74. In this argument the author predicts a nationwide labor shortage in the near future.
The basis for this prediction is an increasing demand for highly skilled workers,
especially in technical and professional fields, coupled with a slow-growing labor force
and a government proposal to cut funds for aid to education. At first glance, the authors
argument appears to be somewhat convincing: but further reflection reveals that it is
based on some dubious assumptions.
In the first place the author assumes that the present labor force is immobile and
that the demand for highly skilled workers will have to be met by workers who are
entering the labor market for the first time. Recent American history, however, shows
that this assumption is entirely unfounded. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
most Americans were farm workers, but by the end of that revolution most had become
factory workers. Thus, even though the labor pool remained relatively constant during
this period, the number of farm workers decreased and the number of factory workers
increased. This example clearly demonstrates the mobility of the labor force.
In the second place, the author assumes that the government proposal to cut funds
for aid to education will have a significant negative impact on the ability to train
workers in technical and professional fields. The fact is, however, that the percentage of
students who rely on government aid for their education is relatively small, so the effect
of such cuts would be negligible.
In conclusion, this argument is unconvincing. To strengthen the argument the
author would have to show that the present work force was relatively static and that the
proposed ours i educational aid would have a deleterious effect on the numbers of high
skilled workers available to enter the work force in the future.
低碳生活 Low-carbon Lifestyle
国内英语资讯:电动公交车服务
谢耳朵英语表白法
参加英语角的好处 The Advantages of Going to English Corner
名家赏析(英译汉):培根《论养生》
迟到的祝福 The Late Wishes
美文赏析:欲爱人 先爱己
产权的重要性 The Importance of Property Right
英语四级范文:不文明游客
当风华正茂不再 When No Longer Young and Beautiful
微笑的力量 The Power of Smile
微笑 Smile
哈利波特 Harry Potter
朋友的重要性The Importance of Friend
英语四级范文:知识之美
西方饮食文化 Food Culture in Western Countries
国内英语资讯:习近平对现代军事物流的呼吁
口语不好是因为练得少么?
我的教官 My Military Training Instructor
国内英语资讯:中国对气候变化的行动比以前更强
在逆境中成长 Group Up in Adverse Situation
名家赏析(汉译英):贾平凹《丑石》
英语美文:成功三大要素
开卷有益Reading Is Valuable
英语学习中的几大误区
承诺The Promise
英语四级范文:手机在沟通中扮演的角色
怎么合理利用时间 How to Use Time Effectively
美文赏析:诗歌之灵性
英语四级范文:生活的意义和目的
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