"In Touch with Tomorrow" is a talk series by the FutuRes Policy Lab, hosted by Population Europe. In each talk, one of our experts gives us the data perspective on a policy relevant demographic trend. If you wish to participate, register below.

Next Talk: "How Will Robots Change my Job? Automation and Policies of Resilience"

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1-2 PM CEST (via Zoom)
Dr. Emily Barker, University of Southampton

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From assembly line robots, to customer service bots, to advanced A.I. – automation of Europe’s labour markets is speeding up. It is safe to say that no human worker will remain unaffected by this trend. But who are the most vulnerable groups? And which policy measures make most sense for which countries?

Presentation by: Dr. Emily Barker, macroeconomist, University of Southampton
Emily Barker is a Research Fellow  at the University of Southampton.  Her current research is in the effects of automation of jobs and tasks on economies, using empirical and theoretical (or DSGE) models. In the past, she has examined the role of migration and migration policies on the macroeconomy of open economies. Dr. Barker’s research interests are in the areas of international migration, business cycles, open economies, fiscal policy, emerging economies, commodity prices, and applied macroeconometrics.

Contents of the presentation 
1. How automation will affect jobs
2. Types of challenges for different national economies
3. Policy options

The presentation will be followed by audience Q+A