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Skills and Future of Work

As nations engage in a race for global advantage in innovation, ITIF champions a new policy paradigm that ensures businesses and national economies can compete successfully by spurring public and private investment in foundational areas such as research, skills, and 21st century infrastructure. Our research on skills and the future of work covers skill-building through science, technology, engineering, and math education; use of technology in primary and secondary school; higher education reform; innovations such as massive open online courses; and incumbent worker-training policies.

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Short Circuited: Electrical Engineering Degrees in the United States

Short Circuited: Electrical Engineering Degrees in the United States

Innovation in electrical engineering (EE) powers the U.S. economy, yet the share of students graduating with EE degrees has declined. This reduces EE innovation and production in the United States. Congress should act.

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October 2, 2024|Blogs

Yes, America Should Automate Dock Work

Giving in to dockworkers’ demands for higher wages without higher productivity would set a dangerous precedent that opposing automation is a noble cause. It’s not. It costs U.S. consumers and the economy dearly.

September 20, 2024|Podcasts

Podcast: Agree to Disagree: Are We Living in an Age of Techno-Pessimism? With Rob Atkinson and David Moschella

Rob Atkinson and David Moschella appeared on the Technically Human Podcast with host Deb Doing to discuss their book Technology Fears and Scapegoats.

September 18, 2024|Podcasts

Podcast: Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, and Privacy, With Rob Atkinson

Rob Atkinson appeared on TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast to discuss whether AI will take away people's jobs, technology is eroding privacy, and the pace of technology advancement too fast.

August 19, 2024|Blogs

Fact of the Week: Labor Shortages Increase Investment in Automation and Result in Productivity Gains for Some Firms

While a labor shortage may drive up the cost of labor in the short run, in the long run it results in increased labor productivity and reduced prices.

August 9, 2024|Podcasts

Podcast: The One With the Emerging Technology Myth Debunker, Featuring Rob Atkinson

Rob Atkinson appeared on The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester to address the widespread myths and misconceptions surrounding modern technologies and their impact on society.

August 5, 2024|Blogs

Fact of the Week: Firms That Win an H-1B Visa Lottery Experience Wage Increases for Most Employees

A recent working paper found that firms that won H-1B visa lotteries experienced positive effects across all elements of the firm.

July 4, 2024|Podcasts

Podcast: Busting Roadblocks to Technology Policy, With Rob Atkinson

Rob Atkinson appeared on Embracing Digital Transformation to discuss government technology policy with host Darren Pulsipher, chief solution architect for public sector at Intel.

June 10, 2024|Podcasts

Podcast: Remaining Realistic and Optimistic About the Promise of the Future, With Jim Pethokoukis

The future will be much improved if society fights the fear of technology.

May 28, 2024|Presentations

Who’s Afraid of Big Tech? Unpacking the Discourse on Technology and Its Harms

Rob Atkinson speaks at a panel discussion to delve into his latest book, Technology Fears and Scapegoats.

May 20, 2024|Presentations

Debunking Tech Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy

Rob Atkinson and David Moschella joined Dr. Michael R. Nelson of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for a lively fireside chat about Atkinson and Moschella’s must-read new book, Technology Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths about Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy.

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