Project description DEENESFRITPL A closer look at how technology impacts inequality Recent technological advancements are poised to reshape social inequalities, ushering in a new era where success in labour markets and society hinges on different skills than before. The TECHNEQUALITY project tackles the profound challenges presented by these changes, going beyond the traditional focus on job creation or destruction through automation. By examining the broader societal implications of technological developments, this groundbreaking research initiative aims to provide precise forecasts of labour market consequences, measure automation rates, explore the role of education and social welfare, and assess the impact on public finances. TECHNEQUALITY seeks to address the pressing question of how governments can effectively respond to these transformative forces while fostering equitable outcomes and fuelling policy debate at all levels. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Recent technological innovations may fundamentally change the size and nature of social inequalities. Success in labour markets and society will likely be driven by other skills than in the past, and traditional predictors of social mobility (e.g. class, credentials) are likely to be affected by these technological innovations. The empirical plausibility of potential implications is still ill-understood, and as a result it is unclear how governments can best respond to technological innovations. Most of the literature addresses the question of whether automation will create or destruct jobs. This project answers this question better, but also pushes beyond the research frontiers by focussing on the broader societal impact of technological developments. Our research will provide more precise forecasting of labour market consequences of technological innovations (WP1), explore new ways of measuring automation rates in European countries (WP1), explain how technological innovations are most likely to shape societal inequalities (WP2), study the role of various forms of education (WP3) and innovative forms of social welfare (WP4) in maximizing growth and reducing inequality, and assess the consequences of automation for public finances (WP5). We also assess whether and how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is different from earlier technological revolutions (WP6). TECHNEQUALITY will serve as a foundation for a better understanding of technologically driven social inequalities and a catalyst for new research. Innovative forecasting models on the impact of automation will enhance labour market macro-efficiency and equitable labour market outcomes. We will also set the agenda for policy debates on societal consequences of technological developments (WP7). Our findings will spawn concrete and actionable policy impacts for national governments, the EU, and the OECD. Fields of science social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsmonetary and financessocial sciencessociologyindustrial relationsautomationsocial sciencespolitical sciencespolitical transitionsrevolutionssocial sciencessociologysocial issuessocial inequalitiessocial scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementemployment Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.6. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Europe In A Changing World - Inclusive, Innovative And Reflective Societies Main Programme H2020-EU.3.6.1.1. - The mechanisms to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth H2020-EU.3.6.2. - Innovative societies Topic(s) TRANSFORMATIONS-01-2018 - Research for inclusive growth: addressing the socioeconomic effects of technological transformations Call for proposal H2020-SC6-TRANSFORMATIONS-2018-2019-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SC6-TRANSFORMATIONS-2018 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator UNIVERSITEIT MAASTRICHT Net EU contribution € 697 782,50 Address MINDERBROEDERSBERG 4 6200 MD Maastricht Netherlands See on map Region Zuid-Nederland Limburg (NL) Zuid-Limburg Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 744 011,76 Participants (8) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all TILBURG UNIVERSITY- UNIVERSITEIT VAN TILBURG Netherlands Net EU contribution € 320 210,00 Address WARANDELAAN 2 5037 AB Tilburg See on map Region Zuid-Nederland Noord-Brabant Midden-Noord-Brabant Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 320 210,00 THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 756 311,25 Address WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 756 311,25 CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS LIMITED United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 51 639,00 Address COVENT GARDEN CB1 2HT Cambridge See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 73 770,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure. CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS (BELGIUM) Belgium Net EU contribution € 22 131,00 Address PRINS BOUDEWIJNLAAN 78/202 2550 Kontich See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. Antwerpen Arr. Antwerpen Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 22 131,00 STOCKHOLMS UNIVERSITET Sweden Net EU contribution € 320 000,00 Address UNIVERSITETSVAGEN 10 10691 Stockholm See on map Region Östra Sverige Stockholm Stockholms län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 320 000,00 WISSENSCHAFTSZENTRUM BERLIN FUR SOZIALFORSCHUNG GGMBH Germany Net EU contribution € 384 962,50 Address REICHPIETSCHUFER 50 10785 Berlin See on map Region Berlin Berlin Berlin Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 384 962,50 EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE Italy Net EU contribution € 203 100,00 Address VIA DEI ROCCETTINI 9 50014 Fiesole See on map Region Centro (IT) Toscana Firenze Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 203 100,00 TALLINN UNIVERSITY Estonia Net EU contribution € 243 000,00 Address Narva Road 25 10120 Tallinn See on map Region Eesti Eesti Põhja-Eesti Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 243 000,00