David H. Autor

David H. Autor is a prominent economist known for his research on how technological change affects the labor market. His work explores how innovations, like automation and artificial intelligence, influence employment, wages, and economic inequality. Autor has contributed valuable insights into the "polarization" of jobs—where middle-skill roles decline while high- and low-skill positions grow—and the importance of education and policy in adapting to these shifts. His research helps policymakers and the public understand the complex relationship between technology and work, emphasizing the need for strategies to support workers in a changing economy.