Towards an AI Economy That Works for All - A Report of the Keystone Research Center Future of Work Project

Oct 15, 2026

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Examines how an AI-driven economy can be designed to deliver broad benefits rather than concentrated gains. The report frames policy and workforce challenges across economic restructuring, emphasizing employment, skills, and opportunities in a postindustrial context. It also considers the potential implications of robots and artificial intelligence, drawing on independent analysis and expert advisory perspectives supported by the Heinz Endowments. Guidance focuses on actionable strategies for a more prosperous, equitable economy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages99

Reading Time4 h 9 min

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About the Heinz Endowments

About the Keystone Research Center

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Advisory Panel

About the Authors

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Towards an AI Economy That Works for All A Report of the Keystone Research Center Future of Work Project sponsored by The Heinz Endowments Harrisburg, PA February 2019 About The Heinz Endowments The Heinz Endowments seeks to help the Pittsburgh region thrive as a whole and just community, and through that work to model solutions to major national and global challenges. It is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it concentrates on advancing a sustainable future for its community and our planet, successful learning outcomes for young people and their families, and a culture of engaged creativity for all citizens. About the Keystone Research Center The Keystone Research Center (KRC) was founded in 1996 to broaden public discussion on strategies to achieve a more prosperous and equitable Pennsylvania economy. Since its creation, KRC has become a leading source of independent analysis of Pennsylvania’s economy and public policy. KRC is located at 412 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101‐1346. Most ofKRC’s original research is available on the KRC website [at ](at www.keystoneresearch.org. KRC welcomes questions or other)[www.keystoneresearch.org](at www.keystoneresearch.org. KRC welcomes questions or other)[. KRC welcomes questions or other](at www.keystoneresearch.org. KRC welcomes questions or other) inquiries about its work at 717‐255‐7181. Authors Stephen Herzenberg Executive Director, Keystone Research Center John Alic Consultant to the Keystone Research Center Advisory Panel Ruth Milkman, Chair Professor of Sociology, The City University of New York Diane Bailey Associate Professor University of Texas at Austin Peter Cappelli Professor of Management University of Pennsylvania Mary Gray Senior Researcher Microsoft Research Gordon Hanson Professor of International Economic Relations UC San Diego Thea Lee President Economic Policy Institute Victor McCrary Vice President for Research & Graduate Programs The University of the District of Columbia Member, National Science Board Derecka Mehrens Executive Director Working Partnerships USA Cassandra Ogren Deputy Director of Research International Brotherhood of Teamsters Grant Oliphant President Heinz Endowment Adam Paulisick Chief Product Officer MAYA a BCG Company Michael Piore Professor Emeritus Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ashley Putnam Director Economic Growth & Mobility Project Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Elisabeth Reynolds Executive Director MIT Industrial Performance Center Leslie Richards Secretary of Transportation PENNDOT Vien Truong Chief Executive Officer Green For All About the Authors Stephen Herzenberg holds a PhD in economics from MIT and since 1995 has been Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center (KRC), an economic research and policy think tank. Before KRC, Steve worked at the US Congress’s Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) and the US Department of Labor (USDOL). At USDOL, Steve served as assistant to the chief negotiator of the labor side agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Steve has written extensively on the challenges associated with economic restructuring, including the transition from a manufacturing-dominated U.S. economy with limited imports to a global, postindustrial, service-dominated economy; and, more recently, on the potential impact of robots and artificial intelligence. Steve’s KRC writings are on line at www. [keystoneresearch.org](keystoneresearch.org. His)[. His](keystoneresearch.org. His) coauthored writings with John Alic for national audiences include New Rules for a New Economy: Employment and Opportunity in Postindustrial America (Cornell/ILR Press, 1998); and US-Mexico Trade: Pulling Together or Pulling Apart? (OTA 1992) . John Alic is a long-time student of technological change and its ramifications. He worked at the Office of Technology Assessment over most of its

FAQs

What is the report’s central focus?

The report focuses on building an AI economy that works for all, emphasizing how policy and workforce systems can support broad employment and opportunity.

Who commissioned and supported the project?

The project is sponsored by The Heinz Endowments, and the authors acknowledge its financial support and deep engagement.

What background do the authors bring to the topic?

Stephen Herzenberg and John Alic provide expertise in economics, economic research, technological change, and related labor and policy analysis, including prior work and extensive publications.

Oct 15, 2026

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