The Agent Economy: Economic Transformation and Labor Market Disruption

2026

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This paper examines the profound economic and societal shifts driven by the emergence of autonomous AI agents, offering a critical analysis of their impact on labor markets, organizational structures, and governance.

* Explores the technological foundations and economic drivers behind the "Agent Economy."
* Analyzes the complex and heterogeneous impacts of AI agents on labor markets, focusing on complementarity and task redistribution.
* Discusses the emerging agent ecosystem, including marketplaces and governance challenges, and outlines future scenarios.

Agent Economy, AI Agents, Labor Market Disruption, Human-AI Collaboration, Economic Transformation

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