<i>‘'This book masterfully demystifies AI, weaving its origins, technological underpinnings, and economic impact into a compelling narrative. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand AI’s transformative potential, its economic consequences, and the policies needed to guide its future.’</i>

- Giancarlo Giudici, Politecnico di Milano, Italy,

<i>'In </i>The Economics of Artificial Intelligence<i> Imad A. Moosa explores the multifaceted role of AI in reshaping our world. The book navigates the historical evolution, technological underpinnings, sectoral disruptions, macroeconomic impacts, and regulatory challenges of AI. It dives into its costs and benefits, its interplay with economic theory, and its implications for public policy and global power dynamics. Through comprehensive reviews of the current thinking on the subject coupled with thoughtful reflection, Moosa challenges us to leverage AI’s transformative potential responsibly while addressing its societal risks and ethical dilemmas. This book is for anyone interested in understanding the role of AI in modern society.’</i>

- Alberto Posso, Griffith University, Australia,

This prescient book examines the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for economic theory and policy. Using actual and simulated data to assess the costs and benefits of AI, Imad A. Moosa outlines its potential threats and recommends ways that mankind can deal with its ramifications.



Moosa discusses regulations and corrective policies, illustrating the technological foundations and evolution of AI. Chapters challenge the view that AI is benign, demonstrating the macroeconomic effects of its usage on wages and income distribution. Exploring the geopolitics of AI, Moosa identifies the existential threat it poses to neoliberal capitalism, arguing that more jobs will be lost as a result of AI than will be created.



The Economics of Artificial Intelligence will greatly benefit students and academics of applied economics, disruptive technology and industry innovation. Its approach to business and sectoral principles will also be essential for politicians, policymakers and practitioners in technology and innovation.

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Contents Preface 1 Artificial Intelligence: Definition, Origin and Evolution 2 Technological Foundations of AI 3 The Business and Sectoral Effects of AI 4 The Macroeconomic Effects of AI 5 Realisable Benefits, Perceived Benefits and Adverse Consequences 6 Regulation and Corrective Policies 7 The Role of AI in Economic Theory and Policy 8 Further Thoughts and Closing Remarks References
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781035345854
Publisert
2025-05-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
248

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Om bidragsyterne

Imad A. Moosa, Professor of Economics and Finance (Retired)