Jobs That Didn't Exist 25 Years Ago

About this episode

The episode discusses the economic implications of new jobs that have emerged in the last 25 years and how education can adapt to prepare students for future employment challenges.

We reflect on what economics can teach us about work, technology, and the future. A new report by LinkedIn found that one in five Americans now work in jobs that didn’t exist in 2000. We consider the economic implications of new roles driven by technology, the gig economy, and changing workplace demands. We touch on the decline of now-obsolete jobs, and question how educators can help students prepare for an unpredictable employment future. In this episode, we discuss: * The surprising stat that 1 in 5 Americans have jobs that didn’t exist in 2000 * What kinds of new jobs have emerged in the past 25 years * The decline of older job types and industries, like video rental * How institutions and firms adapt to new tech by creating new roles * Teaching strategies to help students understand labor market changes * And a whole lot more! Catch up on some old episodes: You can also subscribe to us on Spotify , TuneIn Radio , Amazon Music , and Apple Podcasts . If one of these is your go-to podcast service, be sure to rate us and subscribe! Some show notes: We’re sitting down in the middle of December, which means our classes are nearly over. By the time you’re reading this, grades have…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Jadrian

Topics covered

• employment
• technology
• gig economy
• education
• labor market changes

Keywords

• jobs
• technology
• future of work
• gig economy
• education
• labor market
• economic implications

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn

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