Alexia Prskawetz

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Papers

Total Citations

130

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About

Alexia Prskawetz is a leading economist whose research illuminates the intersection of demographic change, technological progress, and labor markets. Her most influential work focuses on how automation and robotics reshape wage structures, particularly the growing divide between high-skilled and low-skilled workers. In her highly cited 2019 paper (116 citations), she demonstrates how robots can exacerbate wage inequality, while her foundational 2017 study provides a compelling model explaining the simultaneous rise in per capita income, declining real wages for low-skilled workers, and an increasing skill premium. These contributions offer crucial insights into the economic consequences of automation, making her a key voice in debates about the future of work. Beyond wage inequality, Prskawetz has made significant advances in population economics, exploring how aging societies interact with technological adoption and economic growth. Her work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics driving modern labor markets and inequality.