Of course, some increase in unemployment as a result of more rapid technological change is certainly likely, especially in places like Europe, where a plethora of rigidities inhibit smooth adjustment. For now, however, the high unemployment of the past several years should be mainly attributed to the financial crisis, and should ultimately retreat toward historical benchmark levels.
当然，因技术的快速变迁而导致失业一定程度的增加是完全可能的，特别是在像欧洲这样的地方，在那里，处处是阻碍平稳调整过程的陈规陋习。不过，就现在而言，过去几年的高失业应该主要归咎于金融危机，迟早会回归历史基准水平。人类可不是马。