Longzheng Du

Zhejiang International Studies University

Papers

Total Citations

129

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About

Longzheng Du is a leading scholar in the economics of automation and technological innovation, with a primary focus on the productivity effects of industrial robots. His most influential work, "Does the application of industrial robots overcome the Solow paradox? Evidence from China" (2022), has garnered 126 citations, establishing him as a key voice in the debate over whether digital technologies truly deliver measurable economic gains. Du’s research directly challenges the famous Solow paradox—the observation that computers appear everywhere except in productivity statistics—by providing robust empirical evidence from China’s rapid industrial robot adoption. His findings demonstrate that robotization can indeed boost productivity, offering crucial insights for policymakers and firms navigating automation’s economic impact. Du’s work bridges macroeconomics, labor economics, and innovation studies, making him a vital contributor to understanding how advanced manufacturing technologies reshape growth trajectories. His scholarship is essential reading for students and researchers exploring the real-world consequences of automation, productivity measurement, and the evolving role of technology in economic development.