ADB Distinguished Speakers Program—Daron Acemoglu Read more about ADB Distinguished Speakers Program—Daron Acemoglu
Automation and the Inappropriateness of Technology Read more about Automation and the Inappropriateness of Technology This presentation provides an overview of the implications of new AI technologies for democracy and political discourse.
Daron Acemoglu Keywords economics ADB distinguished speaker ICT artificial intelligence AI digital technology automation ADB distinguished speakers Read more about Daron Acemoglu Daron Acemoglu is Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has received a BA in economics at the University of York, 1989, M.Sc. in mathematical economics and econometrics at the London School of Economics, 1990, and Ph.D. in economics at the London School of Economics in 1992.
Discussion on "How Technology Affects Jobs" Read more about Discussion on "How Technology Affects Jobs" The presenter noted that the regression estimates are very low in the table on changes in robot inputs and impact on employment. He also suggested further disagreggating the analysis at residence, gender, and education levels.
Asian Development Outlook: How Technology Affects Jobs Read more about Asian Development Outlook: How Technology Affects Jobs Despite the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, job prospects in Asia are positive. Emerging technologies often automate only some tasks of a job, not the entire job. They result in the creation of non-routine, cognitive jobs, which have witnessed wage growth. Robot use, however, could lower the share of routine employment.
How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills Read more about How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth. This presentation summarizes Asian Development Bank’s report, Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs. It explains why the region should remain optimistic about future job prospects and shares ways on how governments could harness technology for inclusive growth and job creation.