(Bloomberg View) -- I recently sat down with Representative Ro Khanna of California to talk about technology, jobs and economic lessons from his perspective as Silicon Valley's congressman. Khanna, who is serving his first term, is vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and previously taught economics at Stanford University, law at Santa Clara University, and American jurisprudence at San Francisco State University. Here are some highlights of our conversation:
On regional development: "This is the big issue of our time: The geographical divide in economic opportunity," Khanna says.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On regional development by Bloomberg View
If Congress could pass one piece of legislation to help the Rust Belt economy, what would it be? Apprenticeships.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Apprenticeships by Bloomberg View
Innovation hubs are one idea to help spread the wealth of Silicon Valley throughout the country, but what will the effect be on areas outside those hubs?
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Income Disparity by Bloomberg View
I'd expand the earned income tax credit, but Khanna wants to expand it even more. Here's what that might mean for a family and the broader society.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Earned Income Tax Credit by Bloomberg View
Facebook is facing more criticism than ever before, with some accusing it of being a media monopoly. Are there legislative answers? Khanna thinks stronger privacy protections are needed.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Facebook by Bloomberg View
The national sentiment has turned somewhat against immigration. Regional visas might be one way to better distribute the benefits of immigration throughout the country.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Immigration by Bloomberg View
Manufacturing employment: Will it ever go up in the U.S. again? A better question is whether it will stay about the same.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Manufacturing Employment by Bloomberg View
What the biggest surprise in coming to Washington? Believe it or not, it's the partisanship. The most ignored issue? Finding the right mix of jobs.
SoundCloud: Cowen and Khanna: On Washington by Bloomberg View
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Tyler Cowen is a Bloomberg View columnist. He is a professor of economics at George Mason University and writes for the blog Marginal Revolution. His books include “The Complacent Class: The Self-Defeating Quest for the American Dream.”
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