Commentary / Japan
Drastic employment changes are coming
by Takamitsu Sawa
The crucial question is whether technological renovation can create enough new employment opportunities to make up for jobs lost to technology.
Drastic employment changes are coming
The crucial question is whether technological renovation can create enough new employment opportunities to make up for jobs lost to technology.
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