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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?

30%

AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.

#38 / 103

Economist

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. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	22%	52%	+11.4
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	45%	+8.1
Choose model, assumptions and robustness. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	22%	+3.5
Present to a client, ministry or board. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	15%	+2.4
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	12%	+1.7
Read the political context and data quality. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

30%

#42 / 103

Hotel receptionist

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
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	55%	+3.9
Make and confirm reservations. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	47%	28%	+13.2
Total	100%		30%

Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low