The overall strength of the economy has contributed to tight labour market conditions, with the unemployment rate down to 4.4 per cent, a level last seen 15 years ago. (rba.gov.au)
Studies of periods of tight labour markets like the late 1990s and 1960s make it clear that the best social programme for disadvantaged workers is an economy where employers are struggling to fill vacancies. (larrysummers.com)
I don't know about positive energy, but decreasing law school enrollment given the very tight labour market would be a start. (slaw.ca)