Naomitsu Yashiro

VATT Institute for Economic Research, Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Economiques

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Naomitsu Yashiro is a leading researcher at the intersection of labour economics, technological change, and institutional policy. His work focuses on how automation and digital transformation reshape labour markets, particularly for older workers. Yashiro’s major contribution lies in identifying the dual barriers to extending working lives: the displacement risk faced by older workers in routine, codifiable tasks, and the role of labour market institutions—such as early retirement schemes and employment protection—that inadvertently encourage early exit. His most cited paper (2022, 10 citations) provides a comprehensive framework linking technology adoption to early retirement outcomes, with empirical evidence from Finland. This research has informed policy debates on pension reforms and active ageing strategies across OECD countries. Yashiro’s work is notable for its policy relevance, bridging micro-level technological risk with macro-institutional design. His findings underscore that without institutional adaptation, technological progress can exacerbate age-based labour market inequalities. For students and researchers, Yashiro offers a compelling model of how rigorous empirical analysis can illuminate the complex trade-offs between innovation, equity, and social welfare in modern economies.