Research work · 2025
Post-Labor Economics: A Systematic Review
Nassim Dehouche
MDPI AG
Abstract
This review paper examines the emerging field of Post-Labor Economics, which analyzes economic structures and possibilities in a future where technological progress, particularly artificial intelligence, substantially reduces or eliminates the need for human labor. Unlike traditional labor economics, which focuses on employment transformation, Post-Labor Economics begins with the premise that human labor will largely disappear rather than merely shift between sectors. It concludes by assessing these interconnected dimensions to establish a basis for further exploration of a potentially transformative economic shift for humanity, while recognizing varied perspectives on the inevitability and desirability of post-labor futures.