U.S.'s Furman on Obama's Job Market Improvement

The transcript discusses the positive trends in wage growth and job creation, highlighting a 2.8% wage increase, the fastest since the financial crisis. It reflects on the Obama administration's success in improving the job market from losing 800,000 jobs a month to a more stable economy. However, challenges remain, such as the need for full-time jobs for part-time workers. Future strategies include infrastructure spending, federal wage policy, and education to sustain economic growth. The transcript also mentions efforts to finalize the TPP agreement.

What was the overall sentiment about the job situation compared to the past?

What recommendations were made for the next administration regarding the economy?