Paul Osterman

About the Author

Paul Osterman is a distinguished scholar and professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he has dedicated his career to exploring the intersections of labor economics, public policy, and social welfare. With a keen focus on workforce development and the challenges facing vulnerable populations, Osterman's research illuminates the systemic issues in care industries and beyond. His seminal work, 'Who Will Care For Us?: Long-Term Care and the Long-Term Workforce,' delves into the critical shortages in long-term care services, advocating for innovative policies to support aging societies and the essential workers who sustain them. Drawing from decades of empirical analysis and real-world engagement, Osterman's insights offer practical solutions to pressing societal dilemmas, making complex economic dynamics accessible and actionable for policymakers, educators, and the public alike.