
Automation does not lower the labour share
The rapid diffusion of generative AI has revived fears that a new wave of automation will inevitably shift income

The rapid diffusion of generative AI has revived fears that a new wave of automation will inevitably shift income

Multinational firms tend to earn higher stock returns than purely domestic firms, raising questions about what drives their differential

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the economy and society. This column analyses how AI affects firms, markets, and workers

As populations in rich countries age and fewer youngsters enter the labour force, employers and politicians bemoan labour ‘shortages’.

US labour productivity has accelerated since 2022. Output per hour grew around 2.5% per year from the end of

Europe pays for innovative medicines through 27 uncoordinated national negotiations, generating access delays, cross-country pricing externalities, and a weak

Europe has devoted substantial resources to fostering innovation and AI diffusion, through both centralised EU initiatives and national programmes.

Coffee prices continued to ease in 2026Q2, helped by stronger global supply prospects and the removal of U.S. tariffs

Real-time evidence from users can inform the current policy debates around artificial intelligence. This column reports on a survey

The way firms coordinate activities, motivate employees, accumulate knowledge, and adapt to changing environments evolves gradually over time, and

The rapid diffusion of generative AI has revived fears that a new wave of automation will inevitably shift income

Multinational firms tend to earn higher stock returns than purely domestic firms, raising questions about what drives their differential

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the economy and society. This column analyses how AI affects firms, markets, and workers

As populations in rich countries age and fewer youngsters enter the labour force, employers and politicians bemoan labour ‘shortages’.

US labour productivity has accelerated since 2022. Output per hour grew around 2.5% per year from the end of

Europe pays for innovative medicines through 27 uncoordinated national negotiations, generating access delays, cross-country pricing externalities, and a weak

Europe has devoted substantial resources to fostering innovation and AI diffusion, through both centralised EU initiatives and national programmes.

Coffee prices continued to ease in 2026Q2, helped by stronger global supply prospects and the removal of U.S. tariffs

Real-time evidence from users can inform the current policy debates around artificial intelligence. This column reports on a survey

The way firms coordinate activities, motivate employees, accumulate knowledge, and adapt to changing environments evolves gradually over time, and




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