We develop a macroeconomic theory of the division of household tasks between servants and own work and how it is affected by automation in households and firms. We calibrate the model for the U.S. and apply it to explain the historical development of household time use and the distribution of...

In this paper, I propose a life cycle model of occupational choice with endogenous health behavior, aging, and longevity. Health-demanding work leads to a faster accumulation of health deficits and is remunerated with a hazard markup on wages. Health deficit accumulation is also influenced by...

Die einfache Bedienung und die vielseitigen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten generativer Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) bergen das Potenzial, verschiedene Aufgaben zu automatisieren und somit die Arbeitswelt grundlegend zu verändern. Vor allem freiberufliche Tätigkeiten im Digitalbereich, die durch...