Addressing the Coming Labor Shortage in Montana. (Hey folks, it's already here!!!)
| September 26, 2007 |  View for printing |
Montana’s population is getting older. Th e number of retirees moving to the state is increasing and the resident population is losing younger generations who leave in search of new opportunities. Over time, greater pressure will be placed on the economy to provide services to the older portion of its population. Th ough increases in capital investments and worker productivity will help to off set a decline in the number of workers, the demand for new workers will still be a source of pressure.
By Tyler Turner
Full Paper: http://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/ad ... Article.pdf
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