WorksheetsThe big debate about the future of work, explained
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is causing some to forecast a future where humans can't find work?
The advancement of robots and computers
The decline in job opportunities
The increase in global competition
The lack of technological innovation
According to economists, what is their view on new technologies causing mass unemployment?
They are concerned about the potential impact
They believe it will lead to job creation
They are uncertain about the outcome
They think it will have no effect on employment
What historical evidence do economists use to support their skepticism about robots taking all the jobs?
The spike of automation anxiety in the late 20s and early 30s
The protests against automation in the late 1950s and early 1960s
The displacement of jobs in various industries
All of the above
How does new technology create jobs?
By directly employing people to design and maintain the technology
By indirectly stimulating economic growth and creating new industries
By replacing existing jobs with more efficient ones
By reducing the need for human labor altogether
What does the chart of prime-age employment in the US indicate?
A decline in job opportunities over time
A consistent level of employment despite technological advancements
A significant increase in job opportunities
A shift in the types of jobs available
What is the key economic logic behind automation and job displacement?
Automation reduces the total number of jobs in the economy
Automation leads to higher productivity and economic growth
Automation has no significant impact on employment
Automation creates a need for more skilled workers
What did a widely cited study from 2013 predict about the future of jobs in America?
Nearly half of all jobs will be replaced by robots
Automation will have no impact on employment
The majority of jobs will be outsourced to other countries
The demand for skilled workers will increase
Why does the author argue that the wealth created by technology isn't shared with workers?
Because workers lack the necessary skills to benefit from new technologies
Because companies prioritize profit over fair wages
Because governments fail to implement policies that promote income equality
Because workers are resistant to adapting to new technologies
What does the slowing down of productivity growth since the early 2000s suggest?
That automation is not having a significant impact on the economy
That technological advancements are not translating into increased productivity
That workers are becoming less efficient despite new technologies
That the economy is reaching its maximum potential for productivity
What role do governments play in addressing the impact of automation on jobs?
They have the power to control the pace of automation
They can implement policies to mitigate the negative effects on workers
They can prevent the adoption of new technologies
They are responsible for ensuring equal distribution of wealth
