Automation index
How much of a Economist’s job can AI already do?
Pulling a dataset and a first chart is instant. Deciding which model holds, and explaining it to a ministry, is not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
30%
AI can already do 30% of this job.
#49 / 623
View rankingEconomist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Senior developer
37%
#13 / 623
View rankingSenior developer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 33% | 28% | +9.2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- computer programming
- decentralized application frameworks
- blockchain openness
- software components libraries
- ICT debugging tools
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2512