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Lauren Saidel-Baker

Lauren Saidel-Baker is an experienced speaker and economist. She graduated cum laude with honors in economics and a double major in religion from Wellesley College. Her experience in finance supports her commanding grasp of ITR Economics' programs and subscriptions and their practical applications.
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Can Technology Solve the Labor Problem?
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on October 12, 2021

The tight labor market is one of the toughest, if not the toughest, of the problems currently facing business leaders –– and it is unlikely to improve in the near term. With near-full...

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Post-Shutdowns Labor Constraints Call for Creative Solutions
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on September 14, 2021

Of the constraints currently facing business leaders, few are as severe as the shortage of qualified workers.

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Digging Into the Infrastructure Bill
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on August 26, 2021

The Senate has passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that promises to be the largest infrastructure investment in the US in more than a decade. While the scale of the investment is...

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Global Roundup: Recovery Varies Across Regions
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on July 21, 2021

The World Industrial Production Index entered Phase B, Accelerating Growth, as of April data. As we welcome the return of business cycle rise across much of the world, it is critical to...

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Sustainable Energy is Not a Threat
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on June 11, 2021

The rise of renewable energy is a hot-button issue, and, as is all too often the case, the headlines can outrun the facts. There is a natural tendency to see change as a threat. Instead, we...

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The Census Results – What Do They Mean for Your Business?
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on May 11, 2021

The results of the 2020 Census made headlines by prompting the reapportionment of seven net seats in the US House of Representatives. This will not immediately shift the political balance...

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