Title: The Texas Labor Market and the Impact of Globalization
1The Texas Labor Market and the Impact of
Globalization
- TWC State Planning Conference
- Austin, Texas
- January 7, 2003
- Richard Froeschle, Director
- Career Development Resources(CDR)
- rich_at_cdr.state.tx.us
- (512) 491-4941
2Think Globally
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4Defining Globalization
- The inexorable integration of markets,
nation-states, and technologies to a degree never
witnessed beforein a way that is enabling
individuals, corporations and nation-states to
reach around the world farther, faster, deeper
and cheaper than ever before. - Thomas Friedman, The Lexus and the Olive Tree
- Olive Tree versus Lexus???
5Global Labor Market of the 21st Century
- Creative destructionThe process of simultaneous
job creation and job destruction as new skill
sets are required and old skills become outdated.
The same employers will be both hiring and laying
off continually regardless of labor market
conditions to enhance productivity and
competitive edge. Joseph Schumpeter - See Churning in a Hypothetical Economy from
Technology Workers in the New Texas Economy -
6The New Rules of Globalization
Characteristic Cold War Period Globalization
Born in 1945 after the end of WWII. Lasted almost 45 years 1989 after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Friends and Neighbors Allies vs. enemies divisions and walls Everyone is a competitor
Defining Document The Treatywith whom are you aligned? The Dealwith whom are you doing business?
Technology Symbol The hotline connecting the two superpower nations The Internet-- nobody in charge and everyone is connected
7The New Rules of Globalization (continued)
Characteristic Cold War Period Globalization
World Economic System Capitalism, socialism, communism, and autocracies Free market capitalism based on comparative advantage
Cultural Impacts Discrete ethnic or regional cultures and tradition. Past take precedence Cultural melding. Future takes precedence. Innovation over tradition
Defining Power Structure of Nation-States Fixed borders allied with either the U.S., USSR Government authority balanced by financial markets, individuals
Reigning Economist J. M. Keynesposits strong role for government J. Schumpetercapital move free and at will creative destruction
8How Globalization Impacts the Labor MarketThe
Basics
- Globalization and new digital technology opens
new producer and consumer markets around the
world - Increased access to new producers leads to global
price competition driving employer need for
greater productivity, lower prices - Increased price competition leads to cost
containment pressures - Cost containments leads employers to new supply
chain practices, concerns over labor costs,
alternative labor options
9How Globalization Impacts the Labor
Marketscenario B (part I)
- Globalization (increased open trade) is built on
comparative advantage, doing what a country does
best, including low wage choices - Comparative advantage leads to changing
industrial structures using resources for what
you produce most efficiently. Export value added,
Import commodities! - Changing industry structure leads to creative
destruction continual movements of capital and
job loss/gain
10How Globalization Impacts the Labor
Market-scenario B (part II)
- Creative destruction leads to increased
alternative labor supply choices for employers
and increased job volatility for workers,
especially in non-local service industries
(footloose sectors) - Job volatility results in greater job mobility
(job changes), ever-changing mix of skill sets,
demand for more extensive worker education, and
more advanced skill sets, life-long learning
11Globalization of the U.S. Economy
- Total World Gross National Income (Product) 2001
31,500,012 million -
- United States Gross National Product 2001
9,900,724 million -
- The FACT is that the United States economy
represents 31.4 percent of the World Economy. -
- The REALITY is that the top 20 richest countries
represent 85 percent of the World Economy and the
top 10 richest account for 74 percent. -
12Top 10 Richest World Economies 2001(in
millions)
- United States 9,900,724 31.4
- Japan 4,574,164 45.9
- Germany 1,947,951 52.1
- United Kingdom 1,451,442 56.7
- France 1,377,389 61.1
- China 1,130,984 64.7
- Italy 1,123,478 68.3
- Canada 661,881 70.4
- Spain 586,874 72.2
- Mexico 550,456 74.0
13The IMPLICATION is that U.S. companies have an
opportunity to tap into an additional 68.6
percent of additional world-wide purchasing
power, in addition to U.S. domestic spending.
The QUOTES There are still good growth
opportunities domestically. The economy is still
strong. But American companies dont want to be
shut out of overseas growth. General Motors
is here because of Chinas growth. Youve got a
15-20 growth in the rate of auto sales in China,
and youve got 1.2 billion people. If you even
look a 1 of that, think of how many people could
buy a passenger car. Rudolph Schlais Jr,
President GM China Operations
14What Is an American Company?Percent of 2000
Revenue Outside U.S.
- YUM Brands Inc. 34.5
- General Motors 26.2
- Ford 30.4
- Boeing 34.3
- Intel 58.8
- Coca Cola 61.0
- Federal Express 29.9
- Emerson Electric 40.0
- Texaco 65.9
- IBM 57.9
- Motorola 52.5
- Johnson/Johnson 38.2
- John Deere 25.1
- Colgate 69.4
- Nike 50.3
- Hasbro 36.0
15Industry Growth Potential in a Global Economy
- To whom does the industry sell and are those
sectors expanding? - Is their cost structure competitive? e.g. are
labor costs globally competitive relative to
value added? - Do they have Positive Pricing Power in their
marketplace? PPP results in higher profits!
16Impacts of Globalization on Consumers
- Broader access to a wider variety of products and
services than neighborhood offers - Greater vendor diversity leads to better buying
opportunities, lower prices eg. comparison
shopping via Internet - Lost allegiance to domestic producers what about
the union label or U.S. TVs?? - More volatile labor market with stronger
competition from global labor supply
17Impacts of Globalization on Business
- Businesses with global reach access more
customers and get exposed in new markets - Businesses with regional niche lose local
customers to a global market place - Business is exposed to supply chain opportunities
to acquire lower cost inputs - Business is exposed to new labor supply options
foreign affiliates, H1B, global outsourcing
18Texas Industries Adding the Most Jobs 1999-2002
- Absolute Growth
- Educational Services
- Food Services/Drinking Places
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Professional and Technical Services
- Local Government
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- General Merchandise Stores
- Hospitals
- Heavy and Civil Construction
- Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
- Percent Change
- Warehousing and Storage
- Management of Companies
- Financial Investment
- Heavy and Civil Construction
- Support Activities for Mining
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Utilities
- General Merchandise Stores
- Educational Services
- Motor Vehicles/Parts Dealers
- (NAICS codes)
19Texas Industries Losing the Most Jobs 1999-2002
- Absolute Change
- Agriculture/Forestry Support
- Computer/Electronic Manuf.
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Transportation Equip Manuf.
- Fabricated Metal Manuf.
- Chemical Manuf.
- Oil Gas Extraction
- Food Beverage Stores
- Administrative Support Services
- Federal Government
-
- (NAICS codes)
- Percent Change
- Agriculture/Forestry Support
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Computer/Electronic Manuf.
- Transportation Equip Manuf.
- Wood Product Manuf.
- Misc. Manufacturing
- Printing and Related Support
- Oil Gas Extraction
- Electrical Equipment and Appliances
- Paper Manufacturing
20Global Trade Works Well When
- A healthy world economy needs strong US economy
- 1. Countries sell their goods to U.S. creating
wealthU.S. Current Account deficit/Consumer Debt
OK for rest of world (imports) - 2. World wants, can afford, and buys U.S. stuff
(exports) - 3. U.S. companies export more stuff, generate
revenues and Profits (assume Positive Pricing
Power exists) - 4. Portion of Profits used to invest in new
technology other productivity enhancing
strategies - 5. Increased productivity CAN lead to job growth
and potential for wage gains
21Globalization and the Bursting Bubble
- World faced with excess global capacity,
especially in telecom and chip manufacturing in
late 90s - U.S. economy slows, reducing import levels
- Rest of World also in recession, slow/no growth
- Rest of World does not buy American AND seeks to
sell more products by cutting prices - U.S. companies must compete through competitive
pricing. Labor costs are major cost component - Even with same market share/output, profits
shrink - Low/No profits mean low/no investment in
technology resulting in lower productivity - Low productivity means less expansion and fewer
jobs
22Texas Exports 200194.995 billion in 2001
- Mexico (41.0)
- Europe (11.8)
- Southeast Asia (11.8)
- Canada (10.8)
- Asia (8.6)
- South America (5.5)
- Africa (4.8)
- Middle East (3.6)
- Computer/Electronic Products (27.0)
- Chemicals (15.3)
- Machinery, ex. Electrical (13.5)
- Transportation Equipment (11.9)
- Electrical equipment (5.1)
- Petroleum (3.9)
- Fabricated metal Products (3.4)
- Plastics and Rubber (2.9)
23What are the Realities or Side Effects of
Globalization?
- Globalization presents both opportunities and
challenges to governments and corporations. Even
with current geopolitical risks, globalization
is here to stay. But, what likely phenomena will
accompany unmanaged global capitalism? At least
some of the Handwriting is already on the wall...
24Side Effects of Globalization (part I)
- 1. Increased wealth inequality- Rich countries
and rich people get richer. Per capita GDP gap
between richest and poorest countries widened
from 401 in 1973 to 721 in 1992 - 2. Environmental problems are getting worse-
Unregulated markets encourage cheap waste
dumping, encroaching on land and displacement of
farmers. - 3. Acceleration of capital movement w/o
productive uses- 98 of currency trading in 1998
was for speculation, not investment in plant or
equipment. Fast moves can undermine a developing
countrys financial markets and economy
(Argentina 2001).
25Side Effects of Globalization (part II)
- 4. Industry and Occupational Winners and Losers-
Global economy, comparative advantage causes
upheaval in traditional industries. In see U.S.
apparel, steel, call centers - 5. Inequality of income based on comparative
advantage- Countries that specialize in low wage,
low value-added products gain jobs but fall
behind on income equality. - 6. An interconnected, interdependent global
economy leads to a domino effect in recession. No
exports, no earnings. When one country sneezes,
another gets sick.
26Side Effects of Globalization (part III)
- 7. The homogenization of global culture- a.k.a.
the McDonald-ization World culture and
diversity is downgraded with spread of American
pop culture - 8. Economic specialization leads to limited jobs
choices- If you limit the breadth of the economy,
you limit occupational choices. Is specialization
really necessary? Should everybody be a
programmer? - 9. Continued economic growth threatens global
limitations and capacities- Growth in undeveloped
countries is important but does social inequality
and environmental costs outweigh benefits to
developed countries?
27The Workplace of the Future...
- The factory of the future has just one man and
one dog. The mans job is to feed the dog. The
dogs job is to keep the man from touching the
equipment.