Hyunjeong Hwang

VATT Institute for Economic Research, Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Economiques

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Hyunjeong Hwang’s research sits at the critical intersection of labour economics, technological change, and demographic aging. Her work systematically investigates how rapid automation and the adoption of robots and computers interact with labour market institutions to shape older workers’ employment trajectories. Hwang’s core contribution is demonstrating that older workers engaged in codifiable, routine tasks are especially vulnerable to technological displacement, and that this risk is compounded by institutional frameworks—such as early retirement schemes and unemployment benefits—that can inadvertently encourage early exit from the workforce. Her most-cited paper (2022, 10 citations) provides a comprehensive theoretical and empirical analysis of these dual barriers, with a focus on Finland as a case study. Through a series of closely related papers (2020–2022), she has built a cohesive body of evidence showing how technology and policy jointly determine retirement timing. While her citation counts are still growing, Hwang’s work is already informing policy debates on extending working lives in the face of digital transformation. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of work, active aging, and the design of inclusive labour market institutions.