Zheng Liu

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Zheng Liu is an economist whose research sits at the intersection of labor economics, macroeconomics, and the rapidly evolving field of automation and technological change. His work tackles some of the most pressing economic questions of our time, most notably how advancing technology reshapes the distribution of income between labor and capital. In his widely discussed paper "Are Workers Losing to Robots" (2019), Liu investigates the striking decline in the labor share of national income over the past two decades, a trend that has persisted even amid strong employment growth. His analysis identifies automation as a critical driving force behind this shift, offering rigorous insight into why workers may not be capturing the full benefits of productivity gains in the modern economy. By connecting macroeconomic data with the lived realities of workers, Liu bridges theoretical frameworks and real-world policy implications. His research has earned citations from fellow economists and policy analysts, reflecting its relevance to ongoing debates about inequality, wage stagnation, and the future of work. For students and researchers exploring labor market dynamics or the economics of technological disruption, Liu's scholarship offers a compelling and data-driven starting point.