s doomed. In the second half of the 20th century, however, software technology took the place of median-salaried office work, which economists like David Autor have called the "hollowing out" of the middle-skilled workforce. The first wave showed that machines are better at assembling things. The second s

s doomed. In the second half of the 20th century, however, software technology took the place of median-salaried office work, which economists like David Autor have called the "hollowing out" of the middle-skilled workforce. The first wave showed that machines are better at assembling things. The second s

bit more optimistic on the potential for innovation but I EFTA00700361 share worries about inequality and education and environmental issues." David Autor, who is also an economist at has written extensively about problems with employment and job growth, but he holds a more optimistic view than Gordo

his will polarize the labor market as the demand for workers grows on both the high and low ends in terms of education. It's a trend that economist David Autor has been documenting since 1979. Highly skilled individuals in managerial, professional and technical occupations have all seen improvements, as hav