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We investigate how an increase in the robot intensity (the ratio of industrial robots over employment) affects the self … individual-, time- and sectoral fixed effects, we find that an increase in robot intensity of 10% is associated with an average … and plastics), where the robot intensity increased by approximately 2000%, mental health would have decreased by 118% of …
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Mental health is clearly an integral part of health. There is no health without mental health. It is the foundation of well-being and effective functioning for an individual and for a community. Mental health and mental illnesses are determined by the interaction of multiple social,...
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Technological advancements bring changes to our life, altering our behaviors as well as our role in the economy. In this paper, we examine the potential effect of the rise of robotic technology on health. The results of the analysis suggest that higher penetration of industrial robots in the...
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The mirror for (artificial) intelligence: In whose reflection?' sets out the parameters for caution in considering as-yet relatively un-debated issues in artificial intelligence (AI) research, which is the concept itself of 'intelligence'. After the AI 'winters' ending in the late 1990s, during...
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In this study, using panel data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), we investigate the levels of depression of European adults around the time of retirement. Fixed-effect models are employed to control for unobserved time-invariant confounding factors, and...
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concerns that have led to the recent robot tax proposals may be valid, this Article cautions against the use of a robot tax. It …
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Although robotic process automation (RPA) usage is growing rapidly in accounting, concerns are emerging regarding the internal controls and overall governance structure surrounding RPA. To help address these concerns, we use a design science research approach and work with a Fortune 500 company...
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This paper provides causal evidence on early-life exposure to war on mental health status in adulthood. Using an instrumental variable strategy, the evidence indicates that early-life exposure to bombing during the American war in Vietnam has long-term effects. A one percent increase in bombing...
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Since the 1960s, global societies have experienced a decline in both fertility and mortality rates; this trend has led to rapidly aging populations worldwide. In such a scenario, aging populations have become a significant challenge, especially for developing Asian economies where both...
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