Ruixue Jia

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

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Total Citations

377

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About

Ruixue Jia is a leading economist whose research illuminates the intersection of labor markets, political economy, and technological change. She is best known for her groundbreaking work on the economic impacts of automation, particularly in her highly cited paper "The Rise of Robots in China" (2019, 377 citations), which provides the first comprehensive analysis of how China’s massive adoption of industrial robots—accounting for 30% of global sales in 2016—affects local labor markets. This study has become a cornerstone for understanding automation’s effects in developing economies. Jia’s broader contributions extend to exploring the economic origins of political behavior, including how historical events shape contemporary outcomes. Her work is characterized by rigorous empirical methods and a focus on China’s unique institutional context. Recognized as a rising star in applied economics, Jia’s research has been published in top journals and widely cited by scholars and policymakers alike. Her findings offer critical insights for students and researchers grappling with the future of work, inequality, and the global diffusion of technology.