“You can measure economic impact, but is it equitable?” — Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Day 2 of Aspen Ideas: Economy explored how America can build a stronger, more competitive economy while ensuring that workers and communities have a greater stake in its success.
Our Morning General Assembly, The Once and Future Wealth of Nations, explored what it takes to turn economic potential into opportunity, from overcoming barriers to building new industries and infrastructure to strengthening America's global competitiveness and investing in the long-term prosperity of Tribal Nations.
Oklahoma U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong was among the voices addressing America's capacity to build and innovate, with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Glory Liu, Daleep Singh, and Douglas Holtz-Eakin offering different perspectives on what it takes to build lasting prosperity.
By the afternoon, the focus shifted from the wealth of nations to the wealth of workers, exploring how the benefits of economic growth can reach the people who help create it.
As AI and automation transform industries, rising productivity doesn't guarantee higher wages or greater financial security. Expanding access to new skills, strengthening worker protections, and exploring employee ownership could help more people share in the gains.
Our Afternoon General Assembly, The Once and Future Wealth of Workers, featured perspectives from Blair Effron, Aaron Slodov, Ellie Bertani, Chet Cadieux, Joseph Blasi, Chris Hyams, Rosita Najmi, Samantha Tweedy, and others on what the next chapter of work could look like.
Across both assemblies, one idea stood out. Building a prosperous economy is not just about creating wealth, but also about making sure workers and communities have the opportunity to build, own, and benefit from it.
Thank you to our speakers, moderators, and attendees for bringing these conversations to life in Tulsa.
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