Marina M. Tavares
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Marina M. Tavares
@marinamtavares.bsky.social
Senior Economist at IMF working on AI, inequality, gender, and climate. My opinions are my own.
📢 New in AEA Papers & Proceedings:
Women are more exposed to AI than men in 5 of 6 countries we study—bringing both higher risks and opportunities.
Without action, AI could widen gender gaps, especially for low-wage women.

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A Gender Lens on Labor Market Exposure to AI
(May 2025) - The rise of AI may profoundly impact labor markets, as AI tools could perform numerous cognitive tasks traditionally in the human domain. This paper examines the gendered effects of AI ad...
doi.org
June 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
New @voxeu column! One surprising new insight: #AI-driven TFP gains in non-tradable sectors may reduce the traditional role of real exchange rate adjustments—a twist on the classic Balassa-Samuelson effect.
Structural differences in #AI exposure, preparedness, and access in advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income countries shape the distribution of AI-induced productivity gains.
E Cerutti, A Garcia Pascual, Y Kido, L Li, G Melina, M M. Tavares, P Wingender
cepr.org/voxeu/column...
#EconSky
June 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#AI is reshaping labor markets—especially for older workers (55+). My new research in the #IMF #WEO finds many older workers well-positioned in AI-enhanced roles, benefiting from flexibility, better pay, and lower physical demands. But targeted policies remain crucial.
April 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thrilled to share our new column on the impact of #AI on emerging market and developing economies. #EMDES

We explore how AI could deepen inequality both across and within countries. @voxdev.bsky.social
🆕 How will AI impact jobs in emerging and developing economies?

Today on VoxDev, Marina Tavares (IMF), Carlo Pizzinelli (IMF), Augustus Panton (IMF), Mauro Cazzaniga (MIT) & Longji Li (IMF) discuss the implications of AI on labour markets worldwide: voxdev.org/topic/labour...
How will AI impact jobs in emerging and developing economies?
Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI, is rapidly transforming labour markets worldwide. While its adoption has sparked optimism about its potential to spur productivity gains, it also r...
voxdev.org
March 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Proud to be part of this edition of F&D, where I explore how #AI is transforming talent and the future of work. Check it out! 👇

www.imf.org/en/Publicati...
A Place for Human Talent in the AI Age
Artificial intelligence will limit some human roles but could make others more accessible
www.imf.org
March 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If you’re at #ASSA2025, join us today from 2:30–4:30 PM for an exciting session on #AI and the Future of Work!

Chair: Kathrin Ellieroth
Presenters: Me, Stefania Albanesi, @danielrock.bsky.social, Simon Bunel
Discussants: Alex Copestake, Zara Contractor, Bonfiglioli, Hie Jin Park
January 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM