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The chapter underscores the critical importance of immediate local action led by community leaders and institutions to address racial disorder, emphasizing that national efforts alone are insufficient without effective local governance and interracial communication. It calls for a unified national commitment involving diverse sectors to eliminate racial barriers and empower disadvantaged communities, focusing particularly on a comprehensive manpower policy to tackle persistent unemployment and underemployment among minorities. The chapter advocates for coordinated job creation strategies in both public and private sectors, supported by specialized training, removal of employment barriers, and the establishment of community-level agencies to consolidate and enhance employment efforts.

The chapter emphasizes the pivotal role of the American free enterprise system and private sector involvement in addressing the root economic causes of civil disorders, particularly through job training, economic development, and support for disadvantaged and Negro communities. It highlights successful models like Operation Bootstrap and advocates for federal incentives to encourage broader business participation. The chapter also focuses on the challenges faced by the hard-core unemployed, recommending tailored programs that avoid displacing current workers while addressing employment discrimination and the higher costs of training and motivating this group.

The chapter addresses the challenges and necessary incentives for private employers to hire and train the hard-core unemployed, emphasizing the importance of government reimbursement and meaningful job advancement opportunities. It critiques the inefficacy of government contract mechanisms and advocates for tax incentives as the most effective tool to motivate private sector participation. Additionally, it recommends expanding tax credits to investments in poverty areas and establishing local collaborative groups to foster economic growth and job creation.