Economics in the Age of Algorithms

The rise of algorithms, particularly machine learning, does more than impact the economy. These tools offer new empirical methods. They enable new kinds of interventions. And foundational theories must be changed to account for them. Economics is, at its heart, about decisions. Because they change how we study, model, and improve decisions, algorithms should transform not just the economy but economics itself.

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AEA Papers and Proceedings
Published
2025-05-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20251118
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1
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Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
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Economics in the Age of Algorithms

Sendhil Mullainathan
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Economics in the Age of Algorithms

Sendhil Mullainathan
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Abstract

The rise of algorithms, particularly machine learning, does more than impact the economy. These tools offer new empirical methods. They enable new kinds of interventions. And foundational theories must be changed to account for them. Economics is, at its heart, about decisions. Because they change how we study, model, and improve decisions, algorithms should transform not just the economy but economics itself.

AEA Papers and ProceedingsVol. 115
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Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
3.09
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