Economic Development, Labour Markets, and Education in the Digital Age

Dear Colleagues,

The rise of populism and the recurring crises have led to the emergence of a new term called "permacrisis", which refers to the persistent state of emergency, characterized by uncertainties caused by various factors such as rapid digitalization, increasing inequality, and disparities in living standards and employment opportunities. The post-pandemic effects and the push to "green" economies further complicate matters, leading to increased polarization among different socioeconomic groups and institutional uncertainties arising from various governance approaches.

The papers in this section will examine how rigid or flexible governance is at the national level regarding policies, strategies, and mechanisms for the labor market and business environment. They will identify the changes in job supply and demand caused by the global and regional volatility in "greening economies" as well as the major impacts of these changes. Additionally, the papers will explore investments in skilling, upskilling, and reskilling to address skill deficits and the core reasons and possible interventions to improve the workforce's ability to adapt to rapid changes in the labor market at strategic and operational levels.

The current society and economy are heavily reliant on digitalization and knowledge, which is a combination of abstract and practical skills gained in various contexts. Achieving the goals of sustainability and resilience while facing the risks of disappearing occupations due to high digitalization levels and emerging AI requires a multidisciplinary perspective. This means building an improved framework that considers governance, education, and the business environment's essential pillars and shared understanding about preserving the moderating role of the state. Such an approach is critical in addressing multiple crises and avoiding economic imbalances and social unrest.

Prof. Dr. Laura Mariana Cismaș
Guest Editor

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• labor markets
• education in the digital age
• permacrisis
• greening economies
• AI