ChatGPT is unrivaled when it comes to academic paper screening, a routine it performs just seamlessly. But plodding away at routine is not what economists are valued for in the first place. It’s their economic thinking, soft skills, and ability to solve cases even with little verified data at hand. In their recently held opening session 2023, the managers, faculty and students of ICEF Academia spoke about how to gain these qualities and where they are needed most.