A Research Agenda for the Economics of Transformative AI

Erik Brynjolfsson, Anton Korinek and Ajay Agrawal

No 34256, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: As we approach Transformative Artificial Intelligence (TAI), there is an urgent need to advance our understanding of how it could reshape our economic models, institutions and policies. We propose a research agenda for the economics of TAI by identifying nine Grand Challenges: economic growth, innovation, income distribution, decision-making power, geoeconomics, information flows, safety risks, human well-being, and transition dynamics. By accelerating work in these areas, researchers can develop insights and tools to help fulfill the economic potential of TAI.

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Date: 2025-09
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