Julan Du

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Julan Du is a distinguished economist whose research explores the intersection of international trade, labor economics, and technological change, with a particular focus on China’s economic transformation. His work provides critical insights into how global forces reshape domestic labor markets and human capital development. In his highly influential study, "Higher education expansion and robot imports: evidence from China" (2023), Du examines the nuanced relationship between China’s massive higher education expansion and the surge in robot imports, revealing how skill upgrading influences firms’ automation decisions and labor demand. This paper, with 3 citations, underscores his ability to connect macro-level policy shifts with micro-level firm behavior. Du’s broader contributions include analyzing the effects of trade liberalization, foreign direct investment, and institutional reforms on productivity and wage inequality. His research is widely recognized for its rigorous empirical methodology and policy relevance, making him a leading voice in understanding China’s adaptation to global technological trends. For students and researchers, Du’s work offers a compelling framework for studying how education, technology, and trade interact in rapidly developing economies.