Consequences of Robotization for Employment

Consequences of Robotization for Employment

Client/Allowance

euRobotics AISBL

Period: 11.02. – 01.05.2016

Due to the computerization, in the recent decades machines have become increasingly able to perform tasks that previously could only be performed by humans. In the public debate, fears are rising that this process might lead to a “jobless future”. However, the potential of new technologies to complement human labor, as well as the relevant economic processes, often receive only little attention. Workers typically adjust to changing capital endowments of firms. Economic considerations might slow down the introduction of new technologies and their might actually raise demand, production and thus even employment. The aggregate effects of new technologies on employment are unclear and not necessarily negative. In this project, we summarize the existing evidence on the recent as well as potential future effects of technological change and robotics on employment to develop a roadmap for policy, how to successfully manage the expected technological change.

Project members

Melanie Arntz

Melanie Arntz

Project Coordinator
Deputy

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Terry Gregory

Terry Gregory

Project Coordinator
Senior Researcher

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Ulrich Zierahn-Weilage

Ulrich Zierahn-Weilage

Project Coordinator
Research Associate

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Client/Allowance
euRobotics AISBL, Brüssel, BE

Selected Publications

ELS issues in robotics and steps to consider them. Part 1: Robotics and Employment

Arntz, Melanie, Terry Gregory and Ulrich Zierahn-Weilage (2016), ELS issues in robotics and steps to consider them. Part 1: Robotics and Employment, Consequences of Robotics and Technological Change for the Structure and Level of Employment, Deliverable D3.4.1 – part 1 for SPARC via RockEU, funded by EU FP7 Grant Agreement Number 611247, Mannheim

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