Haishi Li

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Haishi Li is an emerging economist whose research sits at the intersection of labor economics, automation, and technological change. Drawing on rigorous empirical methods, Li investigates how the adoption of industrial robots and machinery reshapes employment outcomes and wage inequality, with a particular focus on developing economies. His most notable work, "Robots, Tools, and Jobs: Evidence from Brazilian Labor Markets," applies natural language processing alongside instrumental variable approaches to disentangle the distinct effects of robots versus conventional tools on labor market outcomes. The findings reveal a striking asymmetry: while robots significantly reduce both employment and wages among low-skilled workers in operational occupations, traditional machinery does not produce the same displacement effects. This distinction carries important implications for policymakers navigating automation's uneven consequences across skill groups. Though Li's publication record is still growing — his primary work has accumulated approximately ten citations since 2023 — the analytical sophistication and policy relevance of his research have already attracted scholarly attention. Students interested in the future of work, automation policy, and labor inequality in emerging markets will find Li's contributions a valuable and timely reference point.