IMF - Bridging Skill Gaps for the Future

2026

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This IMF Staff Discussion Note analyzes the evolving labor market landscape, highlighting the emergence of new skills, particularly in IT and AI, and their impact on job creation, wages, and economic polarization.

* Examines the demand and supply of new skills across advanced and emerging economies.
* Assesses the wage and employment effects of new skills, including AI-related skills.
* Proposes policy recommendations to bridge skill gaps and foster inclusive growth.

Tags: skills gap, AI, labor markets, job creation, future of work

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