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?
Teacher
27%
#172 / 623
View rankingTeacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 49% | 28% | +13.7 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- ICT hardware specifications
- e-learning
- learning difficulties
- computer science
- post-secondary school procedures
- ICT software specifications
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330