Bernhard Mahlberg

Vienna University of Economics and Business

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Bernhard Mahlberg is a leading researcher in labor economics and technological change, with a particular focus on the impact of automation and digitalization on employment. His work critically examines how industrial robots and Industry 4.0 technologies reshape labor markets, offering both empirical insights and policy-relevant analysis. His most-cited paper, "Industry 4.0–the future of Austrian jobs" (2021, 20 citations), provides a forward-looking assessment of how automation may transform job structures in Austria, highlighting the need for adaptive workforce strategies. In his more recent work, "Industrial robots and employment change in manufacturing: A decomposition analysis" (2025, 3 citations), Mahlberg introduces a novel decomposition framework to disentangle the effects of robot adoption on employment dynamics, advancing methodological approaches in the field. His research is widely referenced by scholars and policymakers concerned with the future of work, and he is recognized for bridging rigorous quantitative analysis with pressing societal questions. Mahlberg’s contributions are essential for understanding the nuanced interplay between technological progress and labor market outcomes.