Many factors have contributed to unemployment in the US since 2000, including the subprime mortgate crisis and the offshoring of jobs. Though not the only cause of job losses, technology has had a role in workforce trends.
According to Frey and Osborne, "While there is ongoing disagreement about the driving forces behind the persistently high unemployment rates, a number of scholars have pointed at computer-controlled equipment as a possible explanation for recent jobless growth."
Do employment trends since 2000 reflect businesses' increased reliance on automation and robotics? To investigate this question, we analyze percent change in employment and unemployment since 2000, based on occupational groups.
Use the chart to filter by various different occupation groups. It shows the percent change in employment and unemployment since 2000. Click and drag the timeline below the line chart to filter by date.