Martin Woerter

ETH Zurich

Papers

1

Total Citations

445

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About

Martin Woerter is a leading scholar in the economics of innovation and technological change, with a particular focus on how digitalization reshapes labor markets and firm dynamics. His most influential work, "Is this time different? How digitalization influences job creation and destruction" (2019, 445 citations), provides a groundbreaking empirical analysis of how digital technologies simultaneously automate routine tasks and create new employment opportunities, challenging simplistic narratives of mass job displacement. Woerter’s research consistently bridges macro-level policy concerns with micro-level firm behavior, examining how companies adapt to innovation, the role of R&D collaboration, and the impact of intellectual property rights on competitiveness. His work is widely cited by economists, policymakers, and technology strategists, reflecting its relevance to ongoing debates about the future of work. Beyond his citation impact, Woerter has contributed to major international research projects and policy reports for organizations such as the OECD and the European Commission, cementing his reputation as a key voice in understanding the economic consequences of digital transformation.

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Total Citations
445
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Is this time different? How digitalization influences job creation and destruction
445 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 1
🏛 Institutions: ETH Zurich

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