Yue Deng

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Yue Deng is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of labor economics, technological change, and gender inequality. Her most cited paper, "Gender earnings gap in Chinese firms: Can it be narrowed by industrial robots?" (2024), has already garnered 4 citations, signaling early impact in a critical policy area. In this study, Deng investigates whether automation—specifically the adoption of industrial robots—can serve as a leveling force in the persistent gender wage gap within Chinese firms. By analyzing firm-level data, she provides nuanced evidence that robotization may reduce earnings disparities, though not uniformly across all sectors or skill levels. This contribution is particularly timely as economies grapple with the dual challenges of rising automation and persistent inequality. Deng’s work bridges macro-level technological trends with micro-level labor outcomes, offering insights valuable to economists, policymakers, and advocates for gender equity. Her research not only advances academic understanding but also informs practical strategies for leveraging technology to foster more inclusive labor markets. As her citation count grows, Deng is establishing herself as a thoughtful voice on how innovation can reshape—for better or worse—the economic lives of women.