Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/318447 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
Policy Notes and Reports No. 95
Publisher: 
The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), Vienna
Abstract: 
This policy brief draws on the findings of Tverdostup et al. (2025) to examine Austrian firms' responses to labour shortages through automation and migration. Like many European nations, Austria has been grappling with labour shortages over the past decade. These shortages have been influenced by demographic shifts, economic cycles and evolving industry demands. Understanding these trends is crucial for formulating effective policy responses, particularly in the realms of migration, education and automation, three policy domains central to our Horizon Europe project formulating a Global Strategy for Skills, Migration and Development (GS4S). The referenced empirical evidence indicates that automation largely complements human labour, notably benefiting low-educated migrants who are not from the European Economic Area (EEA), but posing challenges for highly educated migrant workers. Policy recommendations include improving EU migration policies, streamlining the recognition of qualifications, developing targeted training initiatives, and incentivising responsible automation practices to foster inclusive labour market growth and resilience.
Subjects: 
automation
labour migration
skills
labour shortages
substitution
EU
JEL: 
F22
O15
K37
Document Type: 
Research Report

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