Digitalization and structural labour market problems: the case of Germany

"This paper looks at one of the main drivers of technological change, digitalization and how it will impact jobs. Taking the case of Germany the paper argues that smart automation might not lead to overall job losses but considerable shifts in the structure of employment with regard to industri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walwei, Ulrich
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Geneva 2016
ILO
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19101409124919296819-Digitalization-and-structural-.htm
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Summary:"This paper looks at one of the main drivers of technological change, digitalization and how it will impact jobs. Taking the case of Germany the paper argues that smart automation might not lead to overall job losses but considerable shifts in the structure of employment with regard to industries, occupations, skills and tasks."
Physical Description:38 p.
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