Jan Rose Skaksen

Rockwool Foundation, Copenhagen Business School

Papers

Total Citations

161

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About

Jan Rose Skaksen is a leading economist whose research centers on the intersection of automation, productivity, and labor markets. Her most influential work, "Automation and productivity—a cross-country, cross-industry comparison" (2019), has garnered 157 citations and provides groundbreaking empirical evidence that industrial robots significantly boost total factor productivity. Using industry-level panel data from nine countries, Skaksen demonstrates that a one-standard-deviation increase in robot adoption yields measurable productivity gains, reshaping our understanding of how automation drives economic growth. This work has become essential reading for scholars and policymakers navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Beyond this flagship study, Skaksen’s broader contributions explore how technological change interacts with labor demand, skills, and international trade. Her research is characterized by rigorous cross-country comparisons and a focus on real-world policy implications. A respected voice in the field, Skaksen’s findings have informed debates on the future of work and the design of innovation-friendly economic policies. Her work continues to inspire students and researchers investigating the complex relationship between technology and prosperity.