European Modern Studies Journal (EMSJ) 2025 | Loro Journals
Examines how the invisible hand of data engineering shapes social outcomes through seemingly technical decisions that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Reveals how household relationship models disadvantage non-traditional families, recovery mechanisms exacerbate inequalities during system outages, and default assumptions penalize those with limited financial histories. Engineering decisions are not merely technical — they are consequential policy choices with significant equity implications.
Keywords: Data Engineering Ethics, Financial Inclusion, Automated Decision-Making, Systemic Equity, Platform Design