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Disrupted Development and the Future of Inequality in the Age of Automation

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This open access book examines the future of inequality, work and wages in the age of automation with a focus on developing countries. The authors argue that the rise of a global 'robot reserve army' has profound effects on labor markets and economic development, but, rather than causing m...

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Main Author: Schlogl, Lukas (auth)
Other Authors: Sumner, Andy (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature 2020
Series:Rethinking International Development series
Subjects:
Development studies
Sustainability
Political science
Economic development
Social change
Economic policy
Economic development-Environmental aspects
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Summary:This open access book examines the future of inequality, work and wages in the age of automation with a focus on developing countries. The authors argue that the rise of a global 'robot reserve army' has profound effects on labor markets and economic development, but, rather than causing mass unemployment, new technologies are more likely to lead to stagnant wages and premature deindustrialization. The book illuminates the debate on the impact of automation upon economic development, in particular issues of poverty, inequality and work. It highlights public policy responses and strategies-ranging from containment to coping mechanisms-to confront the effects of automation.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (102 p.)
ISBN:978-3-030-30131-6
Access:Open Access

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