We argue theoretically and document empirically that aging leads to greater (industrial) automation, and in particular, to more intensive use and development of robots. Using US data, we document that robots substitute for middle-aged workers (those between the ages of (36 and 55). We then show...

The development of the Internet and its progress continues in Latin America and the Caribbean.However, despite these advances, problems related to the quality and equality of Internet access remain pending.Likewise, differences persist in Internet access between rural and urban areas, and...

On behalf of the European Commission (the Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs), the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) has launched a two-year project aimed at developing a common vision towards 2030 and supporting actions in...

Einleitung -- Prognostizierte Veränderungen der gestaltbaren Arbeitssystemdimensionen -- Systeme zur Assistenz und Effizienzsteigerung in manuellen Produktionsprozessen der Industrie auf Basis von Projektion und Tiefendatenerkennung -- Betriebliche Auswirkungen industrieller Servicerobotik am...

The onset of the digital revolution has resulted in technological advances that are constantly evolving. A key element of concern to policymakers is the impact that these changes will have on the world of work and employment. This report reviews the history of the digital revolution to date,...