Exactly half of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck, according to a recent Emerson survey. It’s unsurprising, then, that economic anxiety is widespread. Americans are particularly concerned about their savings, their ability to cover medical expenses, and their ability to cover monthly bills. Surely this would result in state legislators prioritizing a job creation agenda—perhaps lower taxes, fewer regulations—and pursuing all methods to increase affordability, right?

The Wrong Policy Approach Penalizes Both Innovation and the Labor MarketThe Wrong Policy Approach Penalizes Both Innovation and the Labor Market

What a Better Policy Response Might Look Like to Support Innovation and the Labor MarketWhat a Better Policy Response Might Look Like to Support Innovation and the Labor Market

ConclusionConclusion

The greatest economic policy is often the one that gets out of the way—not of technology, but of the people who know best what to do with it.

When it comes to AI and the workforce, we should ask a simple question: are we making it easier or harder for someone to start tomorrow what doesn’t exist today? The answer to that question will determine whether America’s economy grows or stagnates, whether workers feel trapped or empowered, and whether the next generation looks back on this moment as the beginning of shared prosperity or the preservation of shared stagnation.

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