Shu Yu

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Shu Yu is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital economics and inclusive growth, whose work illuminates how technological transformation shapes economic opportunity. Her most-cited paper, "Digitalization and Inclusive Growth: A Review of the Evidence" (2024, 4 citations), systematically examines how digitalization affects economies through four critical channels: productivity growth, employment and wages, market access, and government finances. Yu’s key contribution lies in demonstrating that while digitalization boosts average productivity by improving demand-supply matching and reducing transaction costs, its benefits are unevenly distributed—often widening wage gaps and displacing routine jobs. Her research provides a nuanced framework for policymakers to harness digitalization’s potential while mitigating its exclusionary effects. By synthesizing evidence across multiple dimensions, Yu offers a comprehensive roadmap for achieving growth that is both technologically advanced and socially inclusive. Her work is essential reading for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand the dual nature of digital transformation: as both an engine of efficiency and a source of inequality.