1. Manufacturing’s job crisis

2. Productivity, demand, and trade

3. Productivity

4. Demand

6. Trade deficit in manufactures

7. An accounting framework

11. A closer look: durable vs. non-durables

12. Contributions to job-loss: 1998-2003

13. Contributions to job-loss: 2000-2003

14. Contributions to job-loss: 2001-2003

15. Productivity growth: durables vs. non-durables

16. Productivity: Durables – NAICS 3341 and 3344
Computer and peripheral equipment
Semiconductors and electronic components

17. Manufactures trade deficit + Value of the dollar

18. Real, broad $ index: Time to breathe easy?

19. Broad, major vs. OTIP indices

20. Top 6 Deficit trading partners

21. Deficit-weighted exchange rate change

22. Policy options
1) Dollar policy: continue negotiations with countries that peg their currency for competitive advantage
2) Legacy cost relief for retiree health and pension benefits
3) Health care, as always