Automation and jobs: When technology boosts employment
In all industries technology gives rise to automation, which can make certain skills obsolete. This article suggests that whilst jobs are lost, most are simply reallocated to a similar wo...
James Bessen is an economist who studies technology and innovation policy. He has also been a successful innovator and CEO of a software company. Currently, Mr. Bessen is Lecturer in Law at the Boston University School of Law.
In all industries technology gives rise to automation, which can make certain skills obsolete. This article suggests that whilst jobs are lost, most are simply reallocated to a similar wo...
James Bessen examines automation and jobs.