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Name: Rise of the Robots
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Author: Martin Ford

Rise of the Robots examines the accelerating impact of technological innovations—especially robotics and automation—on the economy. The book discusses how unprecedented productivity gains, driven by computers and machines, could upend established industries, alter labor supply, and force a fundamental restructuring of employment and economic systems. It interrogates the potential for job displacement in the face of the growing prevalence of tech companies that operate with minimal staffing.

First publish date: 1708

Genre: Politics & Government/Public Policy

Authors: Martin Ford

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