The small town of Batesville, Indiana, faced significant challenges in hiring workers for Batesville Tool & Die due to stiff competition and low unemployment. With only 40 out of 70 positions filled, the company turned to automation, investing in robots and vision systems to enhance productivity. This trend of automation amid labour shortages has led to a surprising productivity boom across the United States. Companies are leveraging technology to increase efficiency, resulting in higher profits and wages without triggering inflation. Economists see this as a crucial factor in sustaining economic growth despite high interest rates. Moreover, the transition to automation is creating new opportunities and more satisfying jobs for workers, contributing to overall economic resilience and prosperity.

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