Yes, but no. Automation could, should and will bring back more manufacturing towards the west, in the sense that the west will produce more goods, in terms of

Yes, but no. Automation could, should and will bring back more manufacturing towards the west, in the sense that the west will produce more goods, in terms of net quantity/value compared to today. It does not necessarily mean more jobs. It does not mean the west will produce a higher percentage of global products. Paul Krugman, amongst others, has written about the subject, I will try to link articles once I get home. Quick edit: example: GM produces more cars than before the crisis but employs less people Edit 2: here's one https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/krugman-trade-jobs-wages/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/krugman-trade-job...