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A New Year’s letter to a young person - by Luis Garicano

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Take the messy job

A New Year’s letter to a young person Take the messy job Luis Garicano Jan 02, 2026 192 9 28 Share I am often approached by students and other young people for advice about their careers. In the past, my answers were often based on a piece of advice I myself got from Bengt Holmstrom: “when in doubt, choose the job where you will learn more.” In the last few years, there is a new variable to consider: the likelihood that artificial intelligence will automate all or large pieces of the job you do. Given that, what should a student choose today? The answers below are motivated by a book on artifi

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