Rafael Lalive

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Rafael Lalive is a leading labor economist whose research illuminates the intersection of technology, social policy, and the future of work. His work is pivotal in understanding how automation and artificial intelligence reshape job markets, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2022 study, “How to compete with robots by assessing job automation risks and resilient alternatives” (35 citations), which offers a nuanced framework for identifying occupations at risk and charting resilient career paths. Beyond automation, Lalive has made foundational contributions to the economics of social insurance, analyzing how unemployment benefits, disability insurance, and parental leave policies affect labor supply and household behavior. His research is characterized by rigorous causal methods, often leveraging natural experiments to provide credible evidence for policy design. With thousands of citations across his body of work, Lalive’s impact is felt both in academic circles and among policymakers seeking evidence-based solutions to pressing labor market challenges. His studies have been published in top general-interest and field journals, and he is a sought-after voice in debates on the future of employment and social safety nets.