Keeping It Real With Dr. Kuehl

Season 2, Episode 37: Dr. Kuehl answers an ASA member’s question on the labor shortage.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 2, Episode 37 (9:10 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to ASA members about all things related to the current labor situation.

• Is there any estimate as to how many people are working at UBER, Lyft, Door Dash, Amazon “Independent Contractor Delivery”, etc.?   
• Why are people prone to working these gigs?        
• Will this group be disrupted by a recession?
• How do we get back to selling prospective employees on health insurance, retirement plans and  employee training?     
• What generational group cares about retirement?
• Would an immigration plan help?
•  Will we ever see an end to this labor shortage?

Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question

Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast or on his monthly ASA members only webinar? Email it to Bri Baresel at bbaresel@asa.net.