Terry Gregory

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About

Terry Gregory is a prominent labor economist whose research sits at the intersection of technological change, automation, and the future of work. Best known for his highly influential 2017 paper "Revisiting the Risk of Automation," which has garnered over 530 citations, Gregory has made significant contributions to our understanding of how digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape labor markets. His work critically re-examines earlier automation risk estimates, offering more nuanced methodological frameworks that have become essential references in the field. Beyond his landmark English-language publication, Gregory has actively engaged German-speaking policy and academic audiences through contributions examining "Arbeitswelt 4.0" — the concept of a digitally transformed workplace. These works explore whether technological disruption leads to job displacement and inequality or generates new opportunities and prosperity, questions of enormous relevance to contemporary economic debate. His German-language publications reflect a commitment to translating complex economic research into actionable insights for policymakers and the broader public. Gregory's cumulative impact positions him as a key voice in ongoing global conversations about automation's societal consequences, making his work essential reading for anyone studying the economics of technological change and workforce transformation.