The impact of technological change and automation on income distribution and labor income share: A bibliometric analysis (1975–2024)

Vallerie Peter and Assis Kamu and Lim, Beatrice Fui Yee and Ho Chong Mun (2025) The impact of technological change and automation on income distribution and labor income share: A bibliometric analysis (1975–2024). International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9 (6). pp. 4937-4954. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

Recently, topics regarding the link between technological advancement, automation, income distribution and labor income share have been receiving much attention. However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of this field has yet to be conducted. Hence, this paper aims to fill that gap by examining the development and trends in research focusing on automation, technological change, and their impact on income distribution and labor income share. Bibliometric data sourced from the Scopus database were used, covering articles published between 1975 and 2024 based on several predefined criteria. The analysis was performed using Bibliophagy, incorporating a total of 509 articles. A significant increase in annual publications was observed from 2010 to 2024. The United States and China were the dominant countries in this field, accounting for 14.15% (72 articles) and 10.61% (54 articles) of the publications, respectively. Besides that, University of California and Daron Acemoglu were identified as the most influential institution and author, respectively. Technological Forecasting and Social Change journal stands out as the most prolific source with 19 publications in this field, while the Journal of Development Economics has garnered the most citations. Key terms such as "technological change” and "income inequality" were frequently used by authors, with thematic trends indicating a growing focus on “automation” and “artificial intelligence”. These findings reflect an increasing academic and policy-driven interest in understanding how technological disruption reshapes labor markets. Overall, this study provides an overview of the most influential publications, authors, countries, and topics in the field, shedding light on the evolving research landscape surrounding the intersection of technological change and labor market dynamics.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Income distribution, Labor income share, Automation, Technological change, Bibliometric analysis
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic history and conditions > HC10-1085 Economic history and conditions > HC79 Special topics Including air pollution, automation, consumer demand, famines, flow of funds, etc. T Technology > T Technology (General) > T1-995 Technology (General) > T11.95-12.5 Industrial directories
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	28 Aug 2025 14:10
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2025 14:10
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45061

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