AI writing hits 25-50% of econ working papers, but submission counts stay flat
paulnovosad · x · 2026-09-29
Economist Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham updates his analysis of AI's effect on economics research: AI-assisted writing now appears in an estimated 25-50% of working papers as of summer 2026, yet journal and conference submission counts show only modest, uneven growth. Journals like the Journal of Econometrics now require formal disclosure statements for generative AI use. His take: most researchers are still using AI responsibly.
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