Mary Hallward-Driemeier
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Mary Hallward-Driemeier is a prominent development economist whose research sits at the intersection of global investment, technological change, and inclusive growth. She is best known for her rigorous empirical work on foreign direct investment and the evolving dynamics of international manufacturing, most notably her influential 2019 study "Have Robots Grounded The Flying Geese?" which has garnered 56 citations. This paper challenges longstanding assumptions about the "flying geese" paradigm — the traditional model whereby manufacturing production migrates to lower-wage economies — by examining whether automation in high-income countries is disrupting this pattern of greenfield FDI. Her work carries significant policy implications for developing nations that have historically relied on labor cost advantages to attract foreign investment and drive industrialization. Through careful analysis of firm-level and cross-country data, Hallward-Driemeier has helped shape how economists, policymakers, and international institutions understand the future of global value chains in an era of rapid technological disruption. Her contributions make her an essential voice for researchers studying economic development, industrial policy, and the consequences of automation for emerging economies.
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