In this paper, the authors assess the relationship between digitalization and labour demand and supply, and how this relationship affects wages and income inequality. We also explore implications of recent digitalization trends for the future of work.

Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers
JEL Code(s): I, I2, I23, J, J2, J23, J24, O, O3, O33
Research Theme(s): Structural challenges, Demographics and labour supply, Digitalization and productivity

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Digitalization: Implications for Monetary Policy

Staff discussion paper 2023-18 Vivian Chu, Tatjana Dahlhaus, Christopher Hajzler, Pierre-Yves Yanni
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Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): C, C4, C8, E, E3, E31, E32, E5, E52 Research Theme(s): Models and tools, Econometric, statistical and computational methods, Economic models, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework and transmission, Structural challenges, Digitalization and productivity

Digitalization: Definition and Measurement

Staff discussion paper 2023-20 Guyllaume Faucher, Stéphanie Houle
This paper provides an overview of digitalization and its economic implications. We assess the scope of digitalization in Canada as well as the challenges related to its measurement.
Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E0, E01, O, O3, O33, O5, O51 Research Theme(s): Models and tools, Economic models, Structural challenges, Digitalization and productivity

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34989/sdp-2023-16