Inspired by The Federalist Papers, this second volume of The Digitalist Papers turns to the economics of transformative AI—technology that could usher in economic change comparable to the Industrial Revolution but with far greater speed and scope. The essays translate cutting-edge research into accessible insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and the public, charting how to steer AI’s economic transformation with foresight and design.

The Digitalist Papers is a project of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. Building on the first volume’s focus on AI and democracy, Volume 2 offers serious yet accessible roadmaps, frameworks, and open questions for navigating the economic challenges and opportunities of the AI age.

The volume is led by faculty editors Ajay Agrawal, Erik Brynjolfsson, Anton Korinek, and Alex Pentland, with Daniel Susskind serving as Senior Editor. Its publication has been made possible through the generous support of the Project Liberty Institute and its founder, Frank McCourt.

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