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.

Can you explain the concept of 'mixed middle' cities and their job growth prospects?

What is the projected job growth outlook for rural counties over the next decade?