The Future of Work in the Macroeconomic Landscape

Budiman Baso and Elfrida Desiderata Naihati
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Budiman Baso: University of Timor
Elfrida Desiderata Naihati: University of Timor

Chapter 10 in Macroeconomics for HR Managers: Managing Talent in Market Dynamics, 2026 from PT Literati Global Network

Abstract: This chapter explores the fundamental transformations reshaping the global employment landscape over the coming decade by analyzing three major trends: the shift toward the gig economy, the macroeconomic impact of artificial intelligence (AI), and the demographic transition creating labor supply disparities between developed and developing countries. The analysis of the gig economy phenomenon draws on research into alternative work arrangements, which demonstrates that the shift from traditional employment relationships to platform-based contracts creates flexibility but, on the other hand, erodes social protections and workers' collective bargaining power. The discussion continues with an exploration of the macroeconomic impact of AI, specifically how automation triggers job displacement for routine tasks while simultaneously opening new opportunities that demand creativity and complex problem-solving. Finally, this chapter addresses the global demographic paradox whereby developing countries (such as Indonesia) are experiencing a demographic dividend period, while developed countries face an aging population crisis and labor shortages. This chapter presents a comparison of social protections, a taxonomy of skills for the AI era, and projections of global dependency ratios up to the year 2050.

JEL-codes: J21 J24 M54 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.66452/702810

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