Presents results of the 1997 economic census from the U.S. Census Bureau regarding the manufacturing and industry sector.

Are American manufacturing jobs gone forever? How does an economy that doesn't produce material goods create value? Will the phrase "Made in the U.S.A." carry any meaning for future generations? Broadcast from Carnegie Mellon University in the heart of steel country, this CNBC program addresses one of the toughest and most emotional issues Americans face today. Expert panelists include Bill Ford, executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company; Jeff...