Andreas Irmen

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Andreas Irmen is a distinguished economist whose research centers on the interplay of automation, taxation, and long-run economic growth. His most impactful work investigates the secular decline of the U.S. labor share, a phenomenon he attributes not solely to technological change or globalization, but also to the dynamics of factor taxation and the rise of automation capital, including robots. In his highly cited 2022 study, Irmen provides compelling empirical evidence that co-integrating these forces—particularly the role of tax policy alongside automation—offers a more complete explanation for labor’s shrinking share of national income. This contribution has garnered significant attention, with his paper accumulating over 20 citations in just a few years, reflecting its timely relevance in debates on inequality and the future of work. Irmen’s work bridges macroeconomics and public finance, offering policymakers and scholars a nuanced framework for understanding how fiscal instruments and technological adoption jointly shape distributional outcomes. His research continues to influence discussions on the economic consequences of automation and the design of tax systems in advanced economies.