Dr. Anders Humlum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anders Humlum is an economist studying how automation and artificial intelligence affect workers and firms. His research spans modern technologies, including AI chatbots and industrial robots, as well as historical innovations like steam engines from the Industrial Revolution. He collects micro-level data on new technologies adopted and traces their effects on employment, wages, firm survival, and profitability. Additionally, his work sheds light on reskilling policies that help workers adapt to disruptions in the labor market. Humlum holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Copenhagen. Prior to joining Booth in 2022, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Becker Friedman Institute.

Research Interests

Automation Artificial Intelligence Microeconomics Labor Economics

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Chicago Booth School of Business • Chicago, IL

Teaches courses and conducts research in economics, focusing on the impact of automation and AI.

Courses

Competitive Strategy Topics in Labor Economics

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.