In Praise of Hard Industries
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In Praise of Hard Industries: Why Manufacturing, Not the Information Economy, is the Key to Future Prosperity

In Praise of Hard Industries: Why Manufacturing, Not the Information Economy, is the Key to Future Prosperity


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Challenging conventional wisdom, Eamonn Fingleton argues that manufacturing expertise -- not the new information economy -- is crucial to jobs, exports, and growth. It is universally accepted that the future of the U.S. economy depends on its successful adaptation to a postindustrial, information-based global economy. The same conventional wisdom says that advanced economies should abandon manufacturing in favor of information-driven services such as finance, entertainment, and software. In this surprising and provocative book, the acclaimed financial journalist Eamonn Fingleton demonstrates that by every measure, including high-wage job creation, contribution to national income, and balance of trade, the manufacturing sector outperforms the "new economy." In Praise of Hard Industries argues with compelling logic that America's long-term economic success depends on its strategic advantage as a manufacturer of sophisticated equipment and producer goods.

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"Fingleton argues that the Web is unlikely to prevent the United States from losing ground to its competitors." "Fingleton soars beyond today's major media dependence on glib business hype to pose a different economic future for the United States....An important work." "Bolstered by close analysis and chock full of intriguing examples of manufacturing triumphs and untapped opportunities, Fingleton's sobering report deserves close scrutiny by CEO's, labor leaders and policy makers." Publishers Weekly "Fingleton soars beyond today's major media dependence on glib business hype to pose a different economic future for the United States....An important work." Library Journal "Fingleton argues that the Web is unlikely to prevent the United States from losing ground to its competitors." The Industry Standard


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  • ISBN-13: 9780585366944
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
  • Publisher Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Why Manufacturing, Not the Information Economy, is the Key to Future Prosperity
  • ISBN-10: 0585366942
  • Publisher Date: 14 May 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 271


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