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Oren Cass is an American public policy expert and the founder of American Compass, a think tank focused on conservative economic policy. He previously served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and as domestic policy director for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign.
Known for: The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America
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The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America
In this book, Oren Cass argues that the American labor market and economic policy have lost sight of the importance of meaningful work as the foundation of a healthy society. He critiques decades of policy focused on consumption and GDP growth, proposing instead a worker-centered approach that values stable employment, community, and family well-being. Cass outlines reforms in education, trade, and welfare to restore the dignity and centrality of work in American life.
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Historical Context
To understand how we arrived at our current imbalance, we must look backward. After World War II, America faced the monumental task of constructing a post-industrial economic order. The political consensus at the time revolved around growth—technological expansion, mass consumption, rising living st...
From The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America
The Worker-Centered Economy
A worker-centered economy begins with the recognition that work is more than economic exchange; it is cultural glue and moral discipline. When I speak of putting workers first, I mean creating an environment where every person can find stable, productive, dignified employment—work that supports fami...
From The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America
About Oren Cass
Oren Cass is an American public policy expert and the founder of American Compass, a think tank focused on conservative economic policy. He previously served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and as domestic policy director for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. Cass writes extens...
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Oren Cass is an American public policy expert and the founder of American Compass, a think tank focused on conservative economic policy. He previously served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and as domestic policy director for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. Cass writes extens...
Oren Cass is an American public policy expert and the founder of American Compass, a think tank focused on conservative economic policy. He previously served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and as domestic policy director for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. Cass writes extensively on labor, trade, and economic issues.
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Oren Cass is an American public policy expert and the founder of American Compass, a think tank focused on conservative economic policy. He previously served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and as domestic policy director for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign.
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