Automation index
Can AI do a Economist’s job?
Analyses the economy and advises with data and judgment.
It does not turn that percentage into a forecast of layoffs.
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
36%
AI or a robot can already do 36% of this job.
#29 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
23% | 28% | +6.4 |
Review documents written by others.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Conduct research on economic issues, and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
9% | 55% | +5 |
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
16% | 28% | +4.5 |
| Total | 100% | 36% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 19-3011.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2631