Technological Transformation
The Department of Technological Transformation is a space for multidisciplinary research in the area of technological transformation. The research conducted by the Department’s team includes, among others, the identification of the effects and description of the transformations resulting from technological transformation in various markets (including the emergence of the new ones), and the identification of the conditions necessary for achieving benefits from it (both from the perspective of the private, public and social sectors, and from that of the consumers. Technological transformation is also accompanied by profound changes in the demographic structure of Europe and the world. The 'life course' paradigm, analysed by part of the team, allows a better understanding of the consequences of technological transformation on life trajectories in the area of market choices (e.g. related to human capital formation, labour market) or non-market choices (e.g. fertility, private transfers).
The research conducted by the Department of Technological Transformation is concerned with the following phenomena, among others:
- Digital transformation. Understanding the mechanisms triggered by platformisation and dataification processes. Increasing access to and use of high quality data by businesses and public institutions - government and local government entities, as well as universities. New organisation of production and distribution, changes in consumption patterns. Global digital leaders and international economic relations.
- Tackling digital exclusion. Investing in digital skills and developing artificial intelligence in a way that ensures people's trust is gained. Changes in the labour market due to automation and robotisation. Macroeconomic policies and also regional and local policies supporting the activities of innovative enterprises (especially small and start-ups) and facilitating access to external funding for expansion. Development of new competencies. The future of education, including higher education.
- Sustainable development and democratic society. Use of new technologies to create a climate-neutral economy and increase resource efficiency. Macroeconomic policy challenges arising from the green transition. Challenges for organising and financing the green transition under multi-level governance. The smart city concept. Combating disinformation, promoting social and ethical norms in the digital space.
Head of the Department
DELab UW
Head of the Department
The staff
Association for Cultural Economics Poland
Warsaw Center for Public Finance Research
DELab UW
DELab UW
