How McKinsey & Co. Sees the Future of Work in America

The video examines the impact of automation on job growth across US cities and rural areas. It highlights the concentration of job growth in a few major cities since the Great Recession, while many rural areas have not recovered. The discussion includes migration trends towards suburban and second-tier cities, and the emergence of tech hubs. However, many cities in the 'mixed middle' and rural counties face slow or negative job growth, widening economic disparities.

Which regions in the US have seen significant job growth since the Great Recession?

• Rural areas

• A handful of cities

• All ZIP codes equally

• Suburban areas

What trend is observed among younger people in terms of their living preferences?

• Living in college towns

• Moving to suburban areas

• Staying in big cities

• Moving to rural areas

What is the expected impact of automation on job growth in rural counties?

• Positive job growth

• Equal job growth across all areas

• No impact

• Negative job growth

Which of the following cities is considered a smaller emerging tech hub?

• Washington, D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Provo, UT

• New York City

What is the future outlook for cities in the 'mixed middle'?

• Rapid growth

• Decline in population

• Stable growth

• Slow growth