MIT Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work
@mitshapingwork.bsky.social
Economics research to revitalize labor market opportunities for workers without a college degree. Led by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social,
@simonhrjohnson.bsky.social, and @davidautor.bsky.social.
@simonhrjohnson.bsky.social, and @davidautor.bsky.social.
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📅 Join us on Tuesday, January 27 from 1-5 PM EST for a symposium on wealth inequality – its origins and political philosophy, its national and global contexts, and its connections to authoritarianism.
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/why-w...
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/why-w...
(1/) The final panel at the Stone Center launch event last month centered around pro-worker AI: what it is, and how to achieve it. Key takeaways from the panelists below 🧵👇
December 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
(1/) The final panel at the Stone Center launch event last month centered around pro-worker AI: what it is, and how to achieve it. Key takeaways from the panelists below 🧵👇
(1/) The second panel at the Stone Center launch event last month explored how liberalism can reinvent itself in an era of increasing populism and authoritarianism. Key takeaways from the panelists below 🧵👇
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
(1/) The second panel at the Stone Center launch event last month explored how liberalism can reinvent itself in an era of increasing populism and authoritarianism. Key takeaways from the panelists below 🧵👇
📅 Join us on Tuesday, January 27 from 1-5 PM EST for a symposium on wealth inequality – its origins and political philosophy, its national and global contexts, and its connections to authoritarianism.
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/why-w...
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/why-w...
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
📅 Join us on Tuesday, January 27 from 1-5 PM EST for a symposium on wealth inequality – its origins and political philosophy, its national and global contexts, and its connections to authoritarianism.
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/why-w...
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/why-w...
A new op-ed from Richard Locke, Dean of MIT Sloan, highlights research from our co-directors @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social , and @davidautor.bsky.social and our affiliate @sendhil.bsky.social on choosing a pro-human path for AI.
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
Choose the human path for AI | MIT Sloan
To realize the greatest gains from artificial intelligence, we must make the future of work more human, not less.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A new op-ed from Richard Locke, Dean of MIT Sloan, highlights research from our co-directors @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social , and @davidautor.bsky.social and our affiliate @sendhil.bsky.social on choosing a pro-human path for AI.
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
In The Digitalist Papers, @davidautor.bsky.social and Neil Thompson envision potential scenarios for how AI will transform work.
“Automation’s impacts on both employment and wages depend not only on how many tasks are automated, but which," they write.
www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/autorth...
“Automation’s impacts on both employment and wages depend not only on how many tasks are automated, but which," they write.
www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/autorth...
Beyond Job Displacement: How AI Could Reshape the Value of Human Expertise — Digitalist Papers
Many observers fear that the pursuit of transformative AI or artificial general intelligence (AGI) presents a challenge to the existing global order. Their worry is that the US and China, the two glob...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In The Digitalist Papers, @davidautor.bsky.social and Neil Thompson envision potential scenarios for how AI will transform work.
“Automation’s impacts on both employment and wages depend not only on how many tasks are automated, but which," they write.
www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/autorth...
“Automation’s impacts on both employment and wages depend not only on how many tasks are automated, but which," they write.
www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/autorth...
"Under [Trump's] second administration, income and wealth gaps have only widened – and his policies are likely to further widen the gap."
Read more from co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social and co-authors in @voxeu.org.
cepr.org/voxeu/column...
Read more from co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social and co-authors in @voxeu.org.
cepr.org/voxeu/column...
The economics of the second Trump administration
As soon as he took office for the second time, Donald Trump made it clear that there would be dramatic changes in US government policy. This column describes how President Trump’s actions may have undermined his stated goal to “Make America Great Again” with low inflation and high rates of growth and employment. Instead, the policies seem more likely to deliver additional frustration and disappointment for most Americans.
cepr.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Under [Trump's] second administration, income and wealth gaps have only widened – and his policies are likely to further widen the gap."
Read more from co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social and co-authors in @voxeu.org.
cepr.org/voxeu/column...
Read more from co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social and co-authors in @voxeu.org.
cepr.org/voxeu/column...
(1/) The first panel at the Stone Center launch event last month explored the causes and consequences of wealth inequality. Key takeaways below 🧵👇
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
(1/) The first panel at the Stone Center launch event last month explored the causes and consequences of wealth inequality. Key takeaways below 🧵👇
On the @stlouisfed.bsky.social Teach Economics Podcast with @scwolla.bsky.social, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social discusses his personal career trajectory in economics, his research on AI and expertise, and his advice for students and educators.
www.stlouisfed.org/education/te...
www.stlouisfed.org/education/te...
David Autor: The Human Side of AI
MIT economist David Autor joins the St. Louis Fed’s Scott Wolla to explore how AI is reshaping the labor market and technology as a collaborator in the classroom.
www.stlouisfed.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
On the @stlouisfed.bsky.social Teach Economics Podcast with @scwolla.bsky.social, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social discusses his personal career trajectory in economics, his research on AI and expertise, and his advice for students and educators.
www.stlouisfed.org/education/te...
www.stlouisfed.org/education/te...
Miss our launch event last month? Read an event recap for key takeaways on pro-worker AI, wealth inequality, and the future of liberal democracy. shapingwork.mit.edu/news/stone-c...
Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work Launches at MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stone Center co-directors and Stone Foundation leadership at the launch of the new center. Credit: Bryce Vickmark The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Miss our launch event last month? Read an event recap for key takeaways on pro-worker AI, wealth inequality, and the future of liberal democracy. shapingwork.mit.edu/news/stone-c...
In his keynote at our launch event, Congressman @repauchincloss.bsky.social emphasized the urgency and importance of the Center's research agenda, particularly to understand whether AI will augment or replace labor.
Watch his full remarks and audience Q+A: youtu.be/EyiL2TA5vZY
Watch his full remarks and audience Q+A: youtu.be/EyiL2TA5vZY
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In his keynote at our launch event, Congressman @repauchincloss.bsky.social emphasized the urgency and importance of the Center's research agenda, particularly to understand whether AI will augment or replace labor.
Watch his full remarks and audience Q+A: youtu.be/EyiL2TA5vZY
Watch his full remarks and audience Q+A: youtu.be/EyiL2TA5vZY
Susan Stokes (University of Chicago) describes the link between inequality, political polarization, and backsliding of democracy.
Watch a full recording of the talk, co-hosted by the Stone Center and the @leadershipnow.bsky.social at MIT Sloan: youtu.be/CJTi8N4SGiA
Watch a full recording of the talk, co-hosted by the Stone Center and the @leadershipnow.bsky.social at MIT Sloan: youtu.be/CJTi8N4SGiA
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Susan Stokes (University of Chicago) describes the link between inequality, political polarization, and backsliding of democracy.
Watch a full recording of the talk, co-hosted by the Stone Center and the @leadershipnow.bsky.social at MIT Sloan: youtu.be/CJTi8N4SGiA
Watch a full recording of the talk, co-hosted by the Stone Center and the @leadershipnow.bsky.social at MIT Sloan: youtu.be/CJTi8N4SGiA
On Tuesday, December 2 at 11:00 AM EST, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social will deliver a presentation on Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future, organized by Pearson. Register for the webinar here: pearson.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
On Tuesday, December 2 at 11:00 AM EST, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social will deliver a presentation on Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future, organized by Pearson. Register for the webinar here: pearson.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We congratulate co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social for being appointed as an AI ambassador to the UK.
Simon's focus will be on "accelerating [AI] adoption while ensuring the benefits are broadly shared" at all skill and education levels.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Simon's focus will be on "accelerating [AI] adoption while ensuring the benefits are broadly shared" at all skill and education levels.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation
A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country.
www.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We congratulate co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social for being appointed as an AI ambassador to the UK.
Simon's focus will be on "accelerating [AI] adoption while ensuring the benefits are broadly shared" at all skill and education levels.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Simon's focus will be on "accelerating [AI] adoption while ensuring the benefits are broadly shared" at all skill and education levels.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Earlier this month, we celebrated the official launch of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work at MIT. Thanks to all of our participants for sharing their timely and thought-provoking insights.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Earlier this month, we celebrated the official launch of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work at MIT. Thanks to all of our participants for sharing their timely and thought-provoking insights.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Tomorrow (11/20) at 11:45 EST, we will host Susan Stokes for a discussion of her new book, "The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies," co-organized with @leadershipnow.bsky.social at MIT Sloan.
Watch the livestream: mitsloan.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...
Watch the livestream: mitsloan.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tomorrow (11/20) at 11:45 EST, we will host Susan Stokes for a discussion of her new book, "The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies," co-organized with @leadershipnow.bsky.social at MIT Sloan.
Watch the livestream: mitsloan.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...
Watch the livestream: mitsloan.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...
Miss our launch event earlier this month? The full recording of the event is now available, including a conversation with @repauchincloss.bsky.social and panel discussions on wealth inequality, liberalism, and pro-worker AI.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work Launch Event - YouTube
On November 3, 2025, we celebrated the launch of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work at MIT with a series ...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Miss our launch event earlier this month? The full recording of the event is now available, including a conversation with @repauchincloss.bsky.social and panel discussions on wealth inequality, liberalism, and pro-worker AI.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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I am looking forward to speaking at this Georgetown Americas Institute conference on Monday, November 10. Registration is available here (including for the livestream): americas.georgetown.edu/events/the-a...
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I am looking forward to speaking at this Georgetown Americas Institute conference on Monday, November 10. Registration is available here (including for the livestream): americas.georgetown.edu/events/the-a...
Can liberalism co-exist with populism? What can the history of liberalism teach us today?
Our upcoming panel will feature Josh Cohen (Apple University), Marc J. Dunkelman (Brown Watson School) & Helena Rosenblatt Dhar (CUNY).
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
Our upcoming panel will feature Josh Cohen (Apple University), Marc J. Dunkelman (Brown Watson School) & Helena Rosenblatt Dhar (CUNY).
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Can liberalism co-exist with populism? What can the history of liberalism teach us today?
Our upcoming panel will feature Josh Cohen (Apple University), Marc J. Dunkelman (Brown Watson School) & Helena Rosenblatt Dhar (CUNY).
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
Our upcoming panel will feature Josh Cohen (Apple University), Marc J. Dunkelman (Brown Watson School) & Helena Rosenblatt Dhar (CUNY).
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
Join us on Monday, November 3 from 1:00-5:45 PM for the official launch of the Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work, co-directed by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social & @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social.
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join us on Monday, November 3 from 1:00-5:45 PM for the official launch of the Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work, co-directed by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social & @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social.
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
Who is rich in America, and how did they become rich? How is wealth inequality connected to housing markets, finance, and the macroeconomy?
A panel at our upcoming launch will feature @atifrmian.bsky.social, @omzidar.bsky.social, and Antoinette Schoar.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
A panel at our upcoming launch will feature @atifrmian.bsky.social, @omzidar.bsky.social, and Antoinette Schoar.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Who is rich in America, and how did they become rich? How is wealth inequality connected to housing markets, finance, and the macroeconomy?
A panel at our upcoming launch will feature @atifrmian.bsky.social, @omzidar.bsky.social, and Antoinette Schoar.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
A panel at our upcoming launch will feature @atifrmian.bsky.social, @omzidar.bsky.social, and Antoinette Schoar.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
Watch 25-minute lectures on foundation models, credit access, and expertise from our recent micro-conference, featuring presentations from @asheshrambachan.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and Nathaniel Hendren. Watch the recordings: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Stone Center Micro-Conference September 2025 - YouTube
On September 18, 2025, the Stone Center hosted the latest in its series of "micro-conferences," featuring presentations of cutting-edge economics research fr...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Watch 25-minute lectures on foundation models, credit access, and expertise from our recent micro-conference, featuring presentations from @asheshrambachan.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and Nathaniel Hendren. Watch the recordings: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
What is "pro-worker AI," and how can we actually achieve it?
A panel discussion at the upcoming launch of the Stone Center will feature insights from @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, @emollick.bsky.social & @zbucinca.bsky.social.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
A panel discussion at the upcoming launch of the Stone Center will feature insights from @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, @emollick.bsky.social & @zbucinca.bsky.social.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
What is "pro-worker AI," and how can we actually achieve it?
A panel discussion at the upcoming launch of the Stone Center will feature insights from @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, @emollick.bsky.social & @zbucinca.bsky.social.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
A panel discussion at the upcoming launch of the Stone Center will feature insights from @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, @emollick.bsky.social & @zbucinca.bsky.social.
Register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
Co-director @dacemoglumit.bsky.social warns that AI could be used for "so-so automation" — technology that displaces workers without delivering real productivity gains.
Read more in @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Read more in @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The Real AI Risk is ‘Meh’ Technology That Takes Jobs and Annoys Us All
While AI doomsday scenarios dwell on the risks posed by superintelligent robot overlords, one Nobel-Prize winning economist fears a more mundane possibility.
www.bloomberg.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Co-director @dacemoglumit.bsky.social warns that AI could be used for "so-so automation" — technology that displaces workers without delivering real productivity gains.
Read more in @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Read more in @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
📅 Join us on 11/3 as we officially launch the Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work! The half-day event will feature a series of discussions at the intersection of technology, the future of work, and inequality. See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
October 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
📅 Join us on 11/3 as we officially launch the Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work! The half-day event will feature a series of discussions at the intersection of technology, the future of work, and inequality. See the agenda and register: shapingwork.mit.edu/events/stone...
On @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social discusses his research findings on the impacts of globalization — and why these impacts can look very different for places versus people.
Listen here: pod.link/pitchforkeco...
Listen here: pod.link/pitchforkeco...
October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social discusses his research findings on the impacts of globalization — and why these impacts can look very different for places versus people.
Listen here: pod.link/pitchforkeco...
Listen here: pod.link/pitchforkeco...