Young Americans, it seems, don’t want to work with their hands. Millions of people remain unemployed, while job openings have reached record levels. While some of this is attributable to low wages and fear of the virus, some of the jobs, such as those in construction, are going begging even though they pay pretty well. Everyone wants to be an influencer, but few are chosen. Barring a sea change in attitudes, how are we to deal with problem?
In the short run, the only answer is more immigrants. There is plenty of supply and demand; all we have to do is make them match.