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The Dynamics of Labor Income Share in an Era of Robotic Automation: A Panel Data Analysis in High-Level Automation Countries

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  • Erkişi Kemal

    (Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkiye)

  • Çetin Melike

    (Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkiye)

Abstract

This study examines the impact of robotic capital, physical capital, technological change, human capital, and trade globalization on labor income share dynamics in the era of robotic automation. Focusing on China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United States – countries responsible for 79.2% of global industrial robotic installations from 2010 to 2023 – our analysis employs key variables such as labor income share, annual industrial robot installations, gross fixed capital formation, researchers in research and development, human capital index, and trade of goods and services. Estimations using Arellano-Bond, Generalized Estimating Equations, Driscoll-Kraay, and Arellano-Froot-Rogers methods reveal a consistent negative association between labor income share and robotic capital. Conversely, a positive relationship is observed with research and development. Notably, the study underscores the consistent negative impact of physical capital accumulation on labor income share across the Arellano-Bond, Driscoll-Kraay, and Arellano-Froot-Rogers methods. Furthermore, globalization, as assessed by the Arellano-Bond, Generalized Estimating Equations, and Driscoll-Kraay methods, is identified as a factor adversely affecting labor income share.

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  • Erkişi Kemal & Çetin Melike, 2025. "The Dynamics of Labor Income Share in an Era of Robotic Automation: A Panel Data Analysis in High-Level Automation Countries," Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad – Economics Series, Sciendo, vol. 35(1), pages 83-112.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:suvges:v:35:y:2025:i:1:p:83-112:n:1005
    DOI: 10.2478/sues-2025-0005
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    Keywords

    Robotic Automation; Labor Income; Robotic Capital; Technological Change; Panel Data;
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    JEL classification:

    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • L16 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Industrial Organization and Macroeconomics; Macroeconomic Industrial Structure

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