Automation of an economist

While undertaking some research on income inequality I could no longer help Infometrics Ltd out with forecasting.  But before I left I caught economist Mieke Welvaert working on blueprints for my replacement.

Although I’ve defended these robots in the past (here and here) it has always been with respect to being compensated for my human capital losing value.  I’ll be sure to tell you all how that is going in future posts 😉