Traditional labor market data isn’t keeping up with jobs in the ‘frontier economy’
Current debates about AI and the labor market overwhelmingly focus on job losses. If you’re a student of…
Navigating uncertainty: Lessons from ongoing social protection responses to high energy prices
At the time of writing this blog, international oil prices are hovering around $100 per barrel. That’s a…
Missing jobs are a conversion problem, not just a demand problem
In many low- and middle-income countries, economic growth has been stronger than job creation. Output expands, firms invest,…
To save entry-level jobs from AI, look to the medical residency model
At the Davos World Economic Forum this week, the CEOs of two leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies issued…
Measuring US workers’ capacity to adapt to AI-driven job displacement
Introduction Extensive research has investigated the “exposure” of occupations to artificial intelligence (AI). While definitions vary, studies using…
Reimagining the future of data and AI labor in the Global South
Everyday tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and social media algorithms aren’t just powered by technology—they require human workers…
Employment impacts of the CHIPS Act
The $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act of August 2022 directly and indirectly created between 42,465 and 54,385…
Low-income workers experience the most earnings and work hours instability
To assess the compensation of workers, it matters not only how much money they earn, but also the…