“Of course, generative AI is an impressive technology, and it provides tremendous opportunities for improving productivity in a number of tasks. But because the hype has gone so far ahead of reality, the setbacks of the technology in 2024 will be more memorable.” Daron Acemoglu
Category Archives: International and Monetary Economics
What caught my eye: U.S. productivity growth, the external wealth of nations, remote work, fintech notes, and much more…
What I find interesting about the labor market is the positive development in productivity this year.
Global Economy Remains Weak
The world’s largest economies – the United States, China, and the Eurozone – will all grow only moderately, dampening global economic growth.
What caught my eye: Geoeconomics, the free will, education, the quality of elites, and much more…
Tech disruptions and the economic impact of AI
U.S. Economy: Slowdown ahead
The US economy has been robust so far and grew strongly in the summer. However, there is now likely to be a slowdown.
Seeing labor shortages as an opportunity
There is a shortage of labor in many countries. However, this should not be seen as a crisis, but as an opportunity to make up for lost ground in a phase of low unemployment.
What caught my eye: Artificial intelligence, central bank digital currencies, growth in South Africa, and much more…
“Reality Check on US Manufacturing Jobs”
What caught my eye: Women and work, money markets, supply chain disruptions, and much more…
“Reality Check on US Manufacturing Jobs”
What caught my eye: State of artificial intelligence, work from home, macroprudential policy, inflation expectations, and much more…
“Reality Check on US Manufacturing Jobs”
What caught my eye: The automation of jobs, geoeconomic fragmentation, autoworkers in the U.S., global warming, and much more…
“Reality Check on US Manufacturing Jobs”