DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

The Economics Department at HKUST is a center for world-class research in the major fields of economics, including economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and the applied fields of trade, industrial organization, development, labor, health, and environment. The faculty bring these insights into the classroom to equip students with the theoretical and empirical analytical skills needed to analyze complex problems and pursue challenging and rewarding careers.

World Economic Forum Global Future Council fellow

Prof. Byoungchan Lee to serve as a World Economic Forum Global Future Council fellow from October 2020 to September 2021

Editor of the Journal of Pension Economics and Finance

Prof. Albert Park was recently appointed to serve as an Editor of the Journal of Pension Economics and Finance

Will Global Value Chains Survive COVID-19?

Professor Edwin Lai speaks on Global Value Chains and the Future of Globalization

Research

Faculty

Programs and Courses

News

Student & Us

Building the Car While Driving It: Pursu ...

With ECOF alumnus Mr. Anhua Chen

Achievements and Awards

Academic Achievement Medal 2020

We have 4 students winning the medal in 2020.

Events

Hong Kong Economic Policy ...

Application Now Open!

Publication

ECON Newsletter 2020

Because responding to COVID-19 has influenced ...

About Department

THE DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO EXCEL IN BOTH RESEARCH AND TEACHING, VIEWING THEM AS MUTUALLY REINFORCING.

Faculty & Staff

THE DEPARTMENT’S DISTINGUISHED FACULTY ARE HIGHLY INTERNATIONAL, HOLD PHDS FROM MANY OF THE WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITIES, AND PURSUE RESEARCH ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMPORTANT ECONOMIC ISSUES..

Research

WE ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE HIGH QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH, BOTH THEORETICAL AND APPLIED.

Seminars & Events

We proactively promote knowledge transfer by organizing a variety of seminars, workshops and events.

Programs & Courses

WE ARE PROUD OF THE HIGH QUALITY OF OUR TEACHING PROGRAMS AND THE SUCCESS OF OUR GRADUATES.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

World Economic Forum Global Future Council fellow

Editor of the Journal of Pension Economics and Finance

Will Global Value Chains Survive COVID-19?