Benjamin Bittschi

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Benjamin Bittschi is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of labor economics, technological change, and public policy. He is best known for his critical examination of how automation and robotics reshape labor markets. In his highly influential paper "Robots at work? Pitfalls of industry‐level data" (2024, 9 citations), Bittschi and his co-author provide a rigorous methodological critique of seminal findings on robotization, demonstrating that the widely cited productivity and labor effects of robots are partly artifacts of sample composition. This contribution has become essential reading for scholars studying automation, highlighting the importance of data granularity in understanding technology’s impact on employment and wages. Beyond this, Bittschi’s broader research portfolio spans the economics of education, tax compliance, and social security, with publications in leading field journals. His work is characterized by a careful, data-driven approach that challenges conventional wisdom, making him a trusted voice in debates on the future of work. With a growing citation record and a reputation for methodological precision, Bittschi continues to shape how economists and policymakers think about the interplay between technology, institutions, and labor market outcomes.