Aiko Kikkawa

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Dr. Aiko Kikkawa is a leading researcher at the intersection of demography, labor economics, and technological change. Her work centers on how population aging reshapes productivity and economic growth, with a particular focus on the interplay between aging workforces and automation. Her most influential paper, "Aging, automation, and productivity in Korea" (2020, 38 citations), provides critical insights into how countries with rapidly aging populations can leverage automation to sustain productivity. She further explores these dynamics in "Demographic change, technological advance, and growth: A cross-country analysis" (2022, 38 citations), where she demonstrates that the entire age distribution—not just the share of elderly—matters for economic outcomes. By moving beyond simple dependency ratios, Dr. Kikkawa’s research offers a nuanced framework for understanding how technological adoption can mitigate the economic drag of aging. Her work is essential reading for policymakers and scholars grappling with the challenges of demographic transition, establishing her as a key voice in the debate on the future of work and growth in aging economies.