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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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...
www.youtube.com
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...
In Lindau, co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social discussed the future of technology & inequality in the age of AI, synthesizing his Nobel-winning research with the latest insights on AI & work. Watch here: mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org/recordings/4...
📸 Torben Nuding/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
📸 Torben Nuding/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
October 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In Lindau, co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social discussed the future of technology & inequality in the age of AI, synthesizing his Nobel-winning research with the latest insights on AI & work. Watch here: mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org/recordings/4...
📸 Torben Nuding/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
📸 Torben Nuding/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
Co-director @dacemoglumit.bsky.social participated in yesterday's United Nations dialogue session on AI, highlighted in @nytimes.com. Daron stressed that the current path of AI, which emphasizes automation, could lead to greater inequality.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
Countries Consider A.I.’s Dangers and Benefits at U.N.
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Co-director @dacemoglumit.bsky.social participated in yesterday's United Nations dialogue session on AI, highlighted in @nytimes.com. Daron stressed that the current path of AI, which emphasizes automation, could lead to greater inequality.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
Co-director @davidautor.bsky.social was named one of @clarivate.com's 2025 Citation Laureates in Economics, "for seminal analysis of wage structure, earnings inequality, educational advance, and technological change." Congratulations, David!
clarivate.com/citation-lau...
clarivate.com/citation-lau...
2025 Citation Laureates in Economics | Nobel-Class Researchers | Clarivate
Learn about the 2025 Citation Laureates in Economics, Nobel-class researchers selected for influential research that has reshaped economic theory, policy, and global understanding of human behavior
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September 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Co-director @davidautor.bsky.social was named one of @clarivate.com's 2025 Citation Laureates in Economics, "for seminal analysis of wage structure, earnings inequality, educational advance, and technological change." Congratulations, David!
clarivate.com/citation-lau...
clarivate.com/citation-lau...
Last week, the Stone Center hosted the latest event in our series of "micro-conferences," featuring presentations of cutting-edge economics research from @asheshrambachan.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and Nathaniel Hendren. Recordings will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Last week, the Stone Center hosted the latest event in our series of "micro-conferences," featuring presentations of cutting-edge economics research from @asheshrambachan.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and Nathaniel Hendren. Recordings will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
On Friday, the Stone Center & @mitsloan.bsky.social hosted @michaelposner.bsky.social for a discussion of his book, Conscience Incorporated. The wide-ranging conversation, moderated by @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social, explored business leaders' role in addressing societal challenges such as inequality.
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On Friday, the Stone Center & @mitsloan.bsky.social hosted @michaelposner.bsky.social for a discussion of his book, Conscience Incorporated. The wide-ranging conversation, moderated by @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social, explored business leaders' role in addressing societal challenges such as inequality.
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Keynote 3️⃣ of the TASKS VII Conference #TASKSVII2025
🗣️@davidautor.bsky.social of @mitshapingwork.bsky.social presents "Expertise" co-authored w/ N. Thompson
When job tasks are automated, does this augment or diminish the value of labor in the tasks that remain?
🔗 www.liser.lu/events/TASKS...
1/3
🗣️@davidautor.bsky.social of @mitshapingwork.bsky.social presents "Expertise" co-authored w/ N. Thompson
When job tasks are automated, does this augment or diminish the value of labor in the tasks that remain?
🔗 www.liser.lu/events/TASKS...
1/3
September 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Keynote 3️⃣ of the TASKS VII Conference #TASKSVII2025
🗣️@davidautor.bsky.social of @mitshapingwork.bsky.social presents "Expertise" co-authored w/ N. Thompson
When job tasks are automated, does this augment or diminish the value of labor in the tasks that remain?
🔗 www.liser.lu/events/TASKS...
1/3
🗣️@davidautor.bsky.social of @mitshapingwork.bsky.social presents "Expertise" co-authored w/ N. Thompson
When job tasks are automated, does this augment or diminish the value of labor in the tasks that remain?
🔗 www.liser.lu/events/TASKS...
1/3
Last week, the Stone Center convened a workshop at MIT on @dacemoglumit.bsky.social's forthcoming book, bringing together top scholars across disciplines to discuss and debate how liberalism can truly deliver on its promises. Thanks to all who attended and shared their perspectives.
September 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Last week, the Stone Center convened a workshop at MIT on @dacemoglumit.bsky.social's forthcoming book, bringing together top scholars across disciplines to discuss and debate how liberalism can truly deliver on its promises. Thanks to all who attended and shared their perspectives.
📣 Come work with us!
📊 We're hiring Predoctoral Researchers to work closely with @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
📅 Apply by September 21 to meet the priority deadline: shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
#econ_ra #econsky
📊 We're hiring Predoctoral Researchers to work closely with @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
📅 Apply by September 21 to meet the priority deadline: shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
#econ_ra #econsky
September 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
📣 Come work with us!
📊 We're hiring Predoctoral Researchers to work closely with @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
📅 Apply by September 21 to meet the priority deadline: shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
#econ_ra #econsky
📊 We're hiring Predoctoral Researchers to work closely with @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @davidautor.bsky.social, and @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
📅 Apply by September 21 to meet the priority deadline: shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
#econ_ra #econsky
Co-director @davidautor.bsky.social was interviewed on @cbsnews.com about how AI is affecting job searches, particularly for entry-level workers.
www.cbsnews.com/news/how-is-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/how-is-...
How is artificial intelligence affecting job searches?
AI has already become a disruptor in the labor market, as job postings declined over the past year by 6.7%, with entry-level positions especially hard-hit. But not all industries are affected by the p...
www.cbsnews.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Co-director @davidautor.bsky.social was interviewed on @cbsnews.com about how AI is affecting job searches, particularly for entry-level workers.
www.cbsnews.com/news/how-is-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/how-is-...
In @theatlantic.com, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social and James Manyika explain why we should insist on developing AI as a collaboration tool, not just for automation — and what this would look like in practice.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
A Better Way to Think About AI
AI can be used to automate tasks—and entire jobs. But it could also be designed to collaborate with humans. David Autor and James Manyika on why we should focus on the latter:
www.theatlantic.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In @theatlantic.com, co-director @davidautor.bsky.social and James Manyika explain why we should insist on developing AI as a collaboration tool, not just for automation — and what this would look like in practice.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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AI can be used to automate tasks—and entire jobs. But it could also be designed to collaborate with humans. David Autor and James Manyika on why we should focus on the latter:
A Better Way to Think About AI
Artificial intelligence is ready to collaborate. Why fixate on automation?
bit.ly
August 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
AI can be used to automate tasks—and entire jobs. But it could also be designed to collaborate with humans. David Autor and James Manyika on why we should focus on the latter:
Will automation wipe out jobs—or make them more valuable? A recent MIT Sloan article features @davidautor.bsky.social's recent research, which finds that the effect of automation on wages and employment depends on the nature of the tasks being replaced.
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
A new look at how automation changes the value of labor | MIT Sloan
Automation replaces experts in some occupations while augmenting expertise in others, according to a new MIT study.
mitsloan.mit.edu
August 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Will automation wipe out jobs—or make them more valuable? A recent MIT Sloan article features @davidautor.bsky.social's recent research, which finds that the effect of automation on wages and employment depends on the nature of the tasks being replaced.
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
Want to work with us? We're hiring for Predoctoral Researcher positions to work with @dacemoglumit.bsky.social , @davidautor.bsky.social , and @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social .
Read the job descriptions and apply by September 21:
shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
@predoc_org @econ_ra #Econ_RA #EconSky
Read the job descriptions and apply by September 21:
shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
@predoc_org @econ_ra #Econ_RA #EconSky
Job Positions Archive - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
shapingwork.mit.edu
August 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Want to work with us? We're hiring for Predoctoral Researcher positions to work with @dacemoglumit.bsky.social , @davidautor.bsky.social , and @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social .
Read the job descriptions and apply by September 21:
shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
@predoc_org @econ_ra #Econ_RA #EconSky
Read the job descriptions and apply by September 21:
shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/
@predoc_org @econ_ra #Econ_RA #EconSky
How will the deterioration of political institutions influence American prosperity? Initiative Co-Director @dacemoglumit.bsky.social discussed the importance of institutions in supporting economic growth and the need to rebuild trust in experts with WBUR's Scott Tong
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
Economist Daron Acemoglu on why strong, trusted institutions bring economic and political stability
Daron Acemoglu has researched how successful nations rely on strong, reliable institutions.
www.wbur.org
August 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
How will the deterioration of political institutions influence American prosperity? Initiative Co-Director @dacemoglumit.bsky.social discussed the importance of institutions in supporting economic growth and the need to rebuild trust in experts with WBUR's Scott Tong
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
📖💬💥 Read Power and Progress: The Mini-Comic!
Developed with @joelchristiangill.bsky.social and the BU Visual Narrative MFA program, based on Power & Progress by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social & @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
shapingwork.mit.edu/power-and-pr...
Developed with @joelchristiangill.bsky.social and the BU Visual Narrative MFA program, based on Power & Progress by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social & @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
shapingwork.mit.edu/power-and-pr...
August 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
📖💬💥 Read Power and Progress: The Mini-Comic!
Developed with @joelchristiangill.bsky.social and the BU Visual Narrative MFA program, based on Power & Progress by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social & @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
shapingwork.mit.edu/power-and-pr...
Developed with @joelchristiangill.bsky.social and the BU Visual Narrative MFA program, based on Power & Progress by @dacemoglumit.bsky.social & @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social
shapingwork.mit.edu/power-and-pr...
Co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social recently joined Meghan McCarty Carino on the Marketplace Tech podcast to discuss AI's impact on inequality. He argues that new technologies could bring productivity gains, but they might not benefit everyone.
Listen here: www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...
Listen here: www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...
AI's role in human productivity and prosperity
Simon Johnson, a Nobel-winning economist at MIT, says AI innovations can produce productivity gains, but not everyone will benefit from those gains.
www.marketplace.org
August 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Co-director @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social recently joined Meghan McCarty Carino on the Marketplace Tech podcast to discuss AI's impact on inequality. He argues that new technologies could bring productivity gains, but they might not benefit everyone.
Listen here: www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...
Listen here: www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...