Technological innovation is a driving factor of economic growth, that both disrupts current practices and creates new opportunities. For instance, it changes the structure, nature, and meaning of work in both positive ways (such as productivity gains, the development of remote work, etc.) and in more disruptive ways (such as how automation can lead to job loss, economy-wide shifts in industries and skills, etc.). As a society, we tend to both yearn for and caution against technological change and economists, policymakers, and the general public have an interest in how technology will impact our society.
This two-day conference, in partnership with the Niskanen Center [1], aims to explore the role of markets, civil society, and government in shaping the future of work and technology. It will include keynote speakers on the big themes on the future of work and paper presentations by students, scholars and analysts working on new research in this area.
Call for Abstract Submissions
Deadline: June 1, 2019
We invite students and scholars to submit abstracts on role of markets, civil society, and government in shaping the future of work and technology. Some suggested topics are:
- The impact of technological change on the structure, nature, and meaning of work
- Implications of a changing leisure-work balance on the culture and meaning of work
- How technology (such as AI advancements) can improve the assessment and distribution of welfare services
- Perspectives on and implications of futurism and forecasting
To submit, please provide a 200 word abstract to academics@mercatus.gmu.edu [2] by June 1, 2019. Include your full name, affiliation, and preferred email address along with your abstract. If you have co-authors, please include their information as well. Selections will be announced in the summer of 2019.
The conference will also be open for students, scholars, analysts, and policymakers. There is no registration fee, but attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Registration will open in summer 2019.