Hyejin Youn
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Hyejin Youn is a leading scholar at the intersection of computational social science, innovation, and the future of work. Her research primarily explores how technological change reshapes labor markets, occupational structures, and economic opportunity. In her highly cited work, Youn investigates the critical question of what happens when automation displaces workers, revealing that entrepreneurship often emerges as a vital alternative career path. Using rigorous analysis of large-scale survey data, she demonstrates that employees facing high automation risks are significantly more likely to transition into unincorporated self-employment, offering a nuanced understanding of resilience and adaptation in the modern economy. While her most recent paper on this topic has garnered initial attention, Youn’s broader body of work—including influential studies on the evolution of technology and the dynamics of innovation networks—has earned her a strong reputation and hundreds of citations across the field. Her contributions provide essential insights for policymakers, economists, and workers navigating the shifting landscape of employment and opportunity in an age of intelligent machines.
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