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The study aims to investigate how skill requirements influence individuals' expectations and political preferences in relation to automation risks.

February 13, 2026European SocietiesOpen Access

Automation risks versus skill requirements: occupational determinants of expectations and political preferences in knowledge societies

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Analyzes skill requirements' impact on political preferences and expectations in knowledge societies, suggesting automation risks may be overstated.

The study aims to investigate how skill requirements influence individuals' expectations and political preferences in relation to automation risks.
Utilized data from the European Social Survey
Analyzed the relationship between skill requirements and socio-political outcomes
Controlled for automation-risk measures
Individuals in higher skill occupations foresee fewer economic difficulties and positive societal views
Less support for government redistribution among skilled individuals
Reduced inclination to vote for radical right parties among those with high skill requirements

Andersson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Analyzes skill requirements' impact on political preferences and expectations in knowledge societies, suggesting automation risks may be overstated.