The AI Economy

Name: The AI Economy
Author: Roger Bootle

Roger Bootle

Prepare for the economic shifts AI will bring to work and markets, and learn how businesses and workers can adapt.

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Outline

What's it about?

The AI Economy (2019) examines how artificial intelligence and robots will affect jobs, wages, and economic growth. Roger Bootle takes a balanced view, arguing that fears of mass unemployment may be exaggerated, while recognising that many jobs and skills will change. He discusses what education, government policy, and individuals can do to prepare for a future shaped by intelligent machines.

Key ideas

Artificial intelligence and robots will affect jobs, wages, and economic growth, so the changes reach well beyond the technology sector.
Roger Bootle takes a balanced view and argues that fears of mass unemployment may be exaggerated.
Even if mass unemployment does not arrive, many jobs and skills will still change.
Education, government policy, and individuals each have a part to play in preparing for a future shaped by intelligent machines.

About the author

Roger Bootle is a British economist, author, and commentator who founded Capital Economics, one of the world’s leading independent economic research consultancies. He has advised governments and written widely on economics for newspapers. His books include The Death of Inflation, The Trouble with Markets, and The AI Economy.

Questions people ask

What is The AI Economy by Roger Bootle about?

The AI Economy, published in 2019, examines how artificial intelligence and robots will affect jobs, wages, and economic growth. Bootle looks at how businesses and workers can adapt to the shifts ahead.

Does The AI Economy say AI will cause mass unemployment?

Not exactly. Bootle takes a balanced view and argues that fears of mass unemployment may be exaggerated, while accepting that many jobs and skills will change.

Who should read The AI Economy, and how long is the Durar summary?

It suits anyone curious about how intelligent machines may reshape work, business, and policy. The Durar summary takes about 15 minutes to read or listen to.