Jobs That Didn't Exist 25 Years Ago
Published: December 18, 2025
Duration: 48:45
We reflect on what economics can teach us about work, technology, and the future. A new report by LinkedIn found that one in five Americans now work in jobs that didn’t exist in 2000. We consider the economic implications of new roles driven by technology, the gig economy, and changing workplace demands. We touch on the decline of now-obsolete jobs, and question how educators can help students prepare for an unpredictable employment future.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The surprising stat that 1 in 5 Americans have jobs that didn’t exist in 2000
* What kinds of n...