Dongmin Kong

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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Dongmin Kong is a leading scholar at the intersection of corporate finance, labor economics, and technological disruption. His research primarily investigates how automation and artificial intelligence reshape firm behavior, with a particular focus on gender diversity in leadership and product market outcomes. In his highly cited work, "Female executives, industrial robots, and stock price crash risk" (2023, 22 citations), Kong reveals that female executives significantly mitigate the financial risks associated with automation, offering critical insights into corporate governance in the age of Industry 4.0. His forthcoming study, "Labor cost, robots, and product quality" (2025, 17 citations), further demonstrates how rising labor costs drive firms to adopt robots, paradoxically improving product quality—a finding with profound implications for manufacturing strategy and public policy. Kong’s work is distinguished by its rigorous empirical methods and timely relevance, bridging the gap between technological change and corporate decision-making. His research has been widely cited by economists, policymakers, and business strategists, cementing his reputation as a key voice on the economic consequences of automation. For students and researchers, Kong’s scholarship offers a compelling framework for understanding how firms navigate the tensions between cost efficiency, risk management, and innovation in a rapidly evolving global economy.