Yixue Duan
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Yixue Duan is an emerging scholar in labor economics and digital transformation, with a focused research agenda on how technological change reshapes employment structures. Her most-cited work, "Impact of digital empowerment on labor employment in manufacturing enterprises: Evidence from China" (2024), has already garnered 19 citations, signaling growing interest in her contributions. In this study, Duan moves beyond broad debates about automation and job displacement to uncover the specific mechanisms and pathways through which digital technologies—such as AI and robotics—affect labor outcomes in manufacturing firms. By leveraging Chinese enterprise data, she provides empirical evidence that clarifies how digital empowerment can both create and transform employment, offering nuanced insights for policymakers and business leaders navigating Industry 4.0. Her work stands out for bridging macro-level technological trends with micro-level firm behavior, making her a promising voice in understanding the future of work. As her citation trajectory suggests, Duan’s research is poised to influence ongoing discussions on inclusive digital growth and labor market adaptation in developing economies.
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