Hongsheng Zhang

Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics

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Dr. Hongsheng Zhang is a rising empirical economist whose research sits at the intersection of international trade, firm behavior, and the digital economy. His work provides critical micro-level evidence on how technological forces reshape competitive landscapes. Dr. Zhang’s most impactful contribution examines the link between robot adoption and export sophistication, using firm-level data from China to show that automation drives firms toward higher-quality, more complex exports—a finding with significant implications for development policy. His recent work further explores the digitalization of trade, demonstrating that imports of digital products significantly enhance multi-product firms’ markups, with effects varying by product ranking within a firm’s portfolio. While his career is still in its early stages, his 2025 publications have already garnered attention, signaling a strong trajectory. Dr. Zhang’s research is particularly valuable for students and scholars interested in the microeconomic channels through which technology and globalization interact, offering a rigorous, data-driven lens on the future of trade and industrial upgrading.