Dr. Bai Gao

Biography

Bai Gao is a Professor of Sociology at Duke University, a position he has held since 2003. His research focuses on the intersection of state industrial policy, the development of the electric vehicle industry in China, and how broader historical trends affect globalization's impact on market forces and social protection. Gao's work critically examines the hegemonic cycles and technological revolutions represented by artificial intelligence and robotics, emphasizing their role in shaping the international political economy. He has authored several notable publications, including books analyzing China's innovation system and the implications of smart manufacturing in post-globalization contexts. Gao has received multiple research grants from the Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation, where he has served as the principal investigator on projects relating to foreign direct investment, global production networks, and the historical economic governance models of Germany, Japan, and the United States during major transformations.

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