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The Value of Work: Rethinking Labor Productivity in Times of COVID‐19 and Automation

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  • Juan Chebly
  • Austin Schiano
  • Divya Mehra

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This article provides a new perspective on the value of work and recommends ways to respond to labor market failures exacerbated by the COVID‐19 pandemic and by increased automation. We consider the human right to work, the dangers of pursuing short‐term efficiency, and the use of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for inclusive economic innovation. We conclude with recommended policies to build forward and achieve inclusive development.

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  • Juan Chebly & Austin Schiano & Divya Mehra, 2020. "The Value of Work: Rethinking Labor Productivity in Times of COVID‐19 and Automation," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 79(4), pages 1345-1365, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:79:y:2020:i:4:p:1345-1365
    DOI: 10.1111/ajes.12357
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    1. Jeffrey E. Harris, 2020. "The Subways Seeded the Massive Coronavirus Epidemic in New York City," NBER Working Papers 27021, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    2. Juan E. Chebly, 2015. "The Present Value of Future Generations: Prioritizing Public Spending for Sustainable Development," International Journal of Innovation and Economic Development, Inovatus Services Ltd., vol. 1(5), pages 15-25, December.
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