Joachim Wagner

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Joachim Wagner is a leading empirical economist whose research centers on the microeconometrics of international trade, firm heterogeneity, and the role of innovation in export performance. His work has fundamentally shaped how scholars understand the relationship between firm-level productivity, technology adoption, and global market participation. In his highly cited paper, "Robots and Extensive Margins of Exports – Evidence for Manufacturing Firms from 27 EU Countries," Wagner leverages firm-level data from the Flash Eurobarometer 486 survey to demonstrate that robot adoption is positively associated with higher productivity, improved product quality, and increased product innovation—all of which drive firms to enter new export markets. This contribution has garnered significant attention, with over 1,000 citations across his body of work, underscoring its impact on trade and labor economics. Wagner is also renowned for his pioneering surveys and meta-analyses on the "new new trade theory," which have become essential references for students and researchers alike. His rigorous empirical approach and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights make him a cornerstone figure in the field, inspiring a generation of scholars to explore the micro-foundations of global trade.