AI Has Not Impacted the Youth Labor Market in Finland

Abstract

We examine the impact of generative AI on the youth labor market in Finland by replicating the key analyses of Brynjolfsson et al. (2025) with comprehensive population-level data. Contrary to the US findings, we find no systematic displacement effects linked to AI exposure among youth in Finland. Employment trends reflect demographic shifts rather than AI-driven changes, with early career groups showing modest declines and senior workers experiencing growth. Wage trajectories show no persistent differences across AI exposure levels. These results suggest that Finland’s labor market is resilient to immediate AI-induced disruptions in entry-level roles, likely because of structural and policy factors.

Information om publikationen

Forskningsgrupp
Makroekonomi och den offentliga ekonomin
Serie
ETLA Working Papers 135
Datum
27.01.2026
Nyckelord
Generative artificial intelligence, Technological change, Employment, Wages, Occupations
ISSN
2323-2420, 2323-2439 (Pdf)
JEL
E24, J21, O33
Sidor
20
Språk
Engelska