Preface

Abstract

The forthcoming issue of the Journal of Economic Insights and Research (JEIR) brings together a collection of rigorously researched and policy-relevant studies that address some of the most pressing economic transformations of our time. Spanning themes of technological disruption, financial systems, climate policy, monetary innovation, and labor market restructuring, this issue reflects the dynamic and interconnected nature of contemporary global economies.

A central theme emerging from this volume is the profound restructuring of labor markets under technological change. The article on artificial intelligence and labor market transformation provides a nuanced, cross-country empirical assessment of AI adoption across OECD economies. By examining employment shifts, wage inequality, and the mediating role of active labor market policies, the study advances the understanding of skill-biased technological change in the era of generative AI. It highlights both productivity gains and distributional tensions, underscoring the necessity of coordinated policy responses in education, social protection, and workforce development.