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Market Realist: What’s behind the US Economy’s Remarkable Labor Market Strength

  • May 6, 2016
  • The Progressive Policy Institute

Rick Rieder cites a PPI report in this piece about the recent growth of the United States economy.

Technology (IGM) is not only one of the fastest-growing industries. It has also created millions of jobs. It’s an important enabler of innovative product development. For example, technology has led to the emergence of the new app economy, creating new jobs. A recent report from the Washington, DC, based Progressive Policy Institute said that the United States had 1.7 million app economy jobs in 2015—up from 750,000 in 2013.”

Read the article in its entirety at Market Realist.

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