Description

Revana Sharfuddin presents "Implications of Artificial Intelligence for the Labor Force" in the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The workshop format includes a 40-minute presentation followed by audience Q&A. *This speaker is part of the AI Everywhere and for Everyone Event. 

Who is Revana Sharfuddin?

Revana Sharfuddin is a predoctoral researcher at the Labor Policy Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her research centers on labor economics, the evolving nature of work, and the ways labor markets can adapt to foster growth and mobility for workers with diverse backgrounds and needs. She also studies labor market dynamics across different institutional contexts, particularly in developing countries, with a focus on the role of women in the workforce and the interplay between work and family life. Her writing has been published in The Hill, Dhaka Tribune, Reason, and other media outlets. She also writes for the Substack, Labor Market Matters. Before joining the Mercatus Center, Sharfuddin worked in various research support roles at institutions such as the Hoover Institution, IZA Institute of Labor Economics, and the Cato Institute. Sharfuddin holds a BA in Economics from George Mason University and a MA in Development Economics from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany.

What is the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop?

The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally renowned scholars and speakers from across the country to present research and engage in discussion with the community. The series focuses on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, and individual and societal flourishing. The workshop is available as a one-credit course (BUSN 491/690) for undergraduate and graduate students. You do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these events.

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