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Chuah, Lay Lian; Loayza, Norman; Schmillen, Achim D The Future of Work: Race with—not against—the Machine 2018 Report Automation, Economics, Employment Digital Revolution, Wages, Automation, Job Transitions, Rural Labor Market, Work Types
Citation Chuah, Lay Lian; Loayza, Norman; Schmillen, Achim D 2018 Report Digital Revolution Wages Automation Job Transitions Rural Labor Market Work Types Automation Economics Employment

"The Future of Work: Race with—not against—the Machine"

by Chuah, Lay Lian; Loayza, Norman; Schmillen, Achim D (2018)

Abstract

Will the revolution in digital and information technologies make us obsolete? Will jobs be lost and never replaced? Will wages drop to intolerable levels? History and economic theory and evidence suggest that in the long term, such fears are misplaced. However, in the short and medium term, dislocation can be severe for certain types of work, places, and populations. In the transition period, policies are needed to facilitate labor market flexibility and mobility, introduce and strengthen safety nets and social protection, and improve education and training.

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Digital Revolution, Wages, Automation, Job Transitions, Rural Labor Market, Work Types

Themes

Automation, Economics, Employment

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