Download This PaperDemographic Diversity in U.S. Automotive Manufacturing
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Executive Briefings on Trade, September 2020
2 Pages Posted: 16 Feb 2022
Date Written: September 2020
Abstract
This EBOT explores demographic trends in the automotive manufacturing workforce. While women are underrepresented in the industry, Black workers are represented at a higher level relative to total labor force participation. Both Black and female employment in the automotive industry increased as a share of total automotive employment from 1995 to 2019. However, at the leadership level, the automotive industry appears to lack both gender and racial diversity. Given the strong correlation between executive diversity and positive financial performance, increasing the number of women and Black people in leadership positions may increase the competitiveness of U.S. automotive firms.
Keywords: Automotive, auto Industry, international trade, demographics, gender, race
JEL Classification: F14, F18, J11, J16
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