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The Job Churn

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There is nothing economists like more than challenging conventional wisdom. As an example, there is a widely accepted narrative indicating that the U.S. labor market is presently experiencing an unprecedented rate of technology driven disruption. This is made apparent by, for instance, the growth in online retail sales and the loss of jobs at brick and mortar retailers.  Or by the expansion of Uber and the pressure this places on cab companies.  

Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.