Michelle Alexopoulos

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Michelle Alexopoulos is a distinguished economist whose research focuses on the intersection of technological innovation, productivity growth, and economic measurement. Her work has significantly advanced understanding of how new technologies—particularly information and communication technologies—influence long-run economic performance and productivity trends. In her widely cited 2018 paper, "Will the new technologies turn the page on U.S. productivity growth?" (6 citations), Alexopoulos critically examines whether emerging digital and automation technologies can reverse the productivity slowdown observed in advanced economies. She develops novel indicators to track technological change and provides evidence that while new technologies hold promise, their impact on measured productivity may be delayed or muted due to measurement challenges and diffusion lags. Beyond this work, Alexopoulos has contributed to the construction of better economic statistics, helping policymakers and researchers more accurately gauge the effects of innovation. Her research is essential reading for scholars interested in the economics of technology, productivity measurement, and the future of economic growth.