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?
Nurse
24%
#84 / 103
View rankingNurse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- impact of social contexts on health
- specialist nursing care
- educate on the prevention of illness
- provide professional care in nursing
- contribute to continuity of health care
- promote a positive image of nursing
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2221