Jochem van der Zande

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Jochem van der Zande’s research lies at the intersection of labor economics and technological change, with a sharp focus on how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics are reshaping the workforce. His major contributions center on the nuanced dynamics of job automation, moving beyond simple technological feasibility to explore the broader economic, social, and organizational factors that influence whether tasks are actually automated. In his highly cited works, including “The substitution of labor” (2019, 11 citations) and its predecessor from 2018 (9 citations), van der Zande provides a comprehensive overview of digitalization and automation, arguing that while non-routine tasks are increasingly within reach of these technologies, their automation potential remains limited—particularly for those requiring autonomous decision-making. His research is notable for bridging technical capability with real-world constraints, offering a more realistic picture of labor market disruption. With over 20 combined citations on these foundational papers, van der Zande has established himself as a thoughtful voice in debates on the future of work, making his work essential reading for students and researchers exploring the human implications of technological progress.