Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Economist?
Pulling a dataset and a first chart is instant. Deciding which model holds, and explaining it to a ministry, is not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
30%
AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.
#38 / 103
View rankingEconomist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Clean data, estimate and produce tables
- Draft notes, briefs and a first paper
- Choose model, assumptions and robustness
- Present to a client, ministry or board
- Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers
- economista
- economist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2631
IS WORK OVER?
Event planner
30%
#40 / 103
View rankingEvent planner
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- develop event topics
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- coordinate events
- confer with event staff
- review event bills
- inspect event facilities
- arrange event needs
- organise event participants' registration
- direct event administrative details
- supervise event staff
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 3332