Impacts of robotization on the Japanese economy

Mitsuo Saito; Shinichiro Nakamura

doi:10.1016/0040-1625(89)90053-X

Impacts of robotization on the Japanese economy

Mitsuo Saito^*, Shinichiro Nakamura

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Abstract

The introduction of robots leads to a reduction of direct labor, whereas it stimulates the investment activity of firms and thereby brings about a rise in indirect employment. This paper attempts to evaluate relative magnitudes of both effects of robotization on employment. The method of analysis depends on the application of an econometric model. The results of the survey at the individual firm level are also utilized. The forecast for the current five years (1985-1990) is that robotization will result in a net effect of a 23 thousand person decrease in employment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	167-177
Number of pages	11
Journal	Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Volume	35
Issue number	2-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-1625(89)90053-X
Publication status	Published - 1989 Apr
Externally published	Yes

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Business and International Management
Applied Psychology
Management of Technology and Innovation

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