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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: The rise of robots and AI will trigger a fourth industrial revolution much like the earlier ones we’ve lived through.
Chapter 2: Though certain 'robotic' human roles will be taken by machines, fresh jobs will emerge to fill their positions.
Chapter 3: With rising productivity, human workers can opt for greater personal leisure time instead of additional work.
Chapter 4: If the price of labor falls, economic inequality among people and nations will increase.
Chapter 5: Governments must craft clear, robust laws and regulations to tackle inequality and foster a sustainable AI economy.
Chapter 6: We must overhaul our education system to prepare people for the AI economy.
Chapter 7: The AI revolution may be a net positive, bringing higher productivity, a thriving economy, and an overall improved quality of life.
Description
The AI Economy tackles the most pressing economic questions surrounding the rise of Artificial Intelligence. How will the development and spread of smart machines’ age affect our jobs, wages and work hours? How will it impact investment, interest rates and inequality? Acclaimed economist Roger Bootle applies his knowledge of history, technology and macroeconomics to investigate how the fourth industrial revolution will transform the global economy.
Who Should Listen
- Business owners and investors who want to make the most of the new economy
- Government officials and policymakers who want to help people thrive in the robot age
- Individuals who wish to prepare themselves for the AI revolution