US policy has the flexibility to aid inflexible places

The states Donald Trump won in 2016 account for less than one-third of GDP, highlighting regional disparities

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  • Wage differentials, migrating workers
  • Manufacturing matures
  • Skill-biased technology
  • Urban disparities
  • Declining mobility
  • The educated still move, selectively
  • Diversity and amenities
  • Talent
  • Policy possibilities
  • Housing and transport
  • Pro-employment
  • Firm programmes

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