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Juha Tuomala’s research lies at the intersection of labour economics and technological change, with a sharp focus on how automation and labour market institutions shape the retirement decisions of older workers. His most influential work, “Technology, Labour Market Institutions and Early Retirement” (2022, 10 citations), systematically unpacks two critical barriers to extending working lives: the vulnerability of older employees in routine, codifiable jobs to displacement by computers and robots, and the role of institutional frameworks—such as pension rules and unemployment benefits—that inadvertently encourage early exit from the workforce. By drawing on Finnish data, Tuomala provides compelling evidence that rapid technological change amplifies these institutional effects, creating a double disadvantage for ageing workers. His contributions are particularly timely as economies grapple with aging populations and digital transformation. With a growing citation footprint, Tuomala’s work is essential reading for policymakers and scholars seeking to design inclusive labour markets that protect older workers without stifling innovation. His findings challenge simplistic narratives about retirement, urging a nuanced understanding of how technology and policy interact to shape career endings.