Fourth industrial revolution and the labour market : future-proofing work in the innovation economy
- New York Routledge 2023
- 185p.
- Routledge studies in the economics of innovation .
1. The jobs of the future 2. Competence creation 3. Competence co-ordination
The book explores the new competence emerging from AI and intelligent robots, arguing that high technology utility and dissemination will future-proof jobs and make workers among the highest-paid. It also highlights the importance of making education more compatible with new technology, enabling graduates to access secure, better-paid jobs. The book uses conceptual generalization, scenario-based thinking, and historical economic methodology to benefit academic scholars and researchers.