Education, Skills and Learning

Wages are flatlining around the world – is automation to blame?

Robot arms work on the boxes of 2018 F150 pick-up trucks at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant during the 100-year celebration of the Ford River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan U.S. September 27, 2018.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook - RC1D371BCDA0

Robots are increasignly being used in factories to replace low-skilled workers. Image: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook - RC1D371BCDA0

Emma Charlton
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