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How AI is widening the productivity gap

24 June 2025

Joseba Martinez, Assistant Professor of Economics at London Business School, explains that while AI and automation boost productivity, the benefits are unevenly distributed, and policies should help lagging businesses adopt existing technologies to raise wages and promote shared economic growth.

Joseba Martinez explains how AI boosts productivity but widens gaps—policies must help lagging firms adopt tech to raise wages and growth.

Download the research paper

Joseba Martinez, Assistant Professor of Economics at London Business School, explains that while AI and automation boost productivity, the benefits are unevenly distributed, and policies should help lagging businesses adopt existing technologies to raise wages and promote shared economic growth.

Joseba Martinez explains how AI boosts productivity but widens gaps—policies must help lagging firms adopt tech to raise wages and growth.

Download the research paper

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