Massimo Del Gatto

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Massimo Del Gatto is a leading economist whose research lies at the intersection of labor economics, technological change, and productivity analysis. His most influential work explores how automation and robotic capital reshape labor markets, with a particular focus on skill complementarity. In his highly cited 2024 paper, "Robotic capital - skill complementarity," Del Gatto introduces an original country-sector-year measure of robotic capital (RK) and employs nonparametric methods to estimate substitution elasticities between robots and workers across skill levels. This work provides critical insights into how automation differentially affects high- and low-skilled labor, challenging conventional assumptions about technology-driven displacement. While his citation count is still growing, Del Gatto’s contributions are notable for their methodological rigor and policy relevance, offering a nuanced framework for understanding the future of work in an era of rapid automation. His research has been influential in shaping debates on industrial policy, education, and labor market regulation, making him a key voice in contemporary economic discourse.