Anna Salomons

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Anna Salomons is a leading labor economist whose research illuminates the complex relationship between automation, technology, and the future of work. Her work critically examines how firms and workers adapt to technological change, moving beyond the manufacturing sector to document the widespread adoption of automation technologies across the economy. Her highly cited 2020 study, "Firm-Level Automation: Evidence from the Netherlands" (87 citations), provides crucial firm-level evidence on how businesses adjust to workplace automation, challenging the narrow focus on robotics alone. Salomons also probes the human dimension of technological disruption. In her influential 2017 paper, "Fear of robots at work: the role of economic self-interest" (65 citations), she investigates the determinants of public anxiety about automation, revealing how economic self-interest shapes perceptions of job loss and inequality. By bridging rigorous empirical analysis with pressing societal questions, Salomons has become a vital voice in the debate on labor market polarization and the policy responses needed to ensure inclusive growth in an era of rapid technological change. Her work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the real-world impacts of automation on workers and firms.