Department of
Economics

The Department’s faculty conduct world-class research in nearly all fields of economics, including economic theory, econometrics, macroeconomics, and the applied fields of trade, industrial organization, development, labor, health, and environment.

High International Ranking
In 2025, the Economics Department was ranked No.27 in the world, No.4 in Asia, and No.1 in Hong Kong, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject — Economics & Econometrics
Dec
15

Asia-Pacific Industrial Organisation Conference (APIOC) 2023

Dec
07

2023 HKUST Conference on International Economics

Research
WE ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE HIGH QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH, BOTH THEORETICAL AND APPLIED.
Research
Programs
Knowledge transfer is a two-way and interactive process.
Programs
Faculty
HIGHLY INTERNATIONAL, HOLD PHDS FROM MANY OF THE WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITIES, AND PURSUE RESEARCH ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMPORTANT ECONOMIC ISSUES.
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Graduation Dinner for the Class of 2025
Events
Graduation Dinner for the Class of 2025
Over 130 faculty members and students from the BBA ECON, BSc ECOF, BSc MAEC, MSc, and MPhil in Economics programs attended the dinner event.
12 MAY 2025
Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge 2025
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Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge 2025
Open to all undergraduates in Hong Kong, in teams of 2-4. [external link]
11 APR 2025
UG Students Mix and Mingle Event on Feb 2025
Student & Us
UG Students Mix and Mingle Event on Feb 2025
This engaging event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to network, socialize, and connect with their classmates and professors in a relaxed atmosphere.
26 FEB 2025
Congregation 2024
Student & Us
Congregation 2024
A significant event where graduates come together to celebrate their academic achievements and mark the culmination of their educational journey.
04 DEC 2024
Information Day 2024
Student & Us
Information Day 2024
We were delighted to meet many prospective students and their families and friends in person at the Economics program booths and the Economics program session on the HKUST Information Day on 2 November 2024.
04 OCT 2024
Welcome, New Faculty 2024-25
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Welcome, New Faculty 2024-25
We warmly welcome new faculty members who are joining us in the 2023-24 academic year.
12 SEP 2024
Call for Applications - PhD in Economics Early Admission Camp 2024
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Call for Applications - PhD in Economics Early Admission Camp 2024
The PhD program in Economics is going to host an early admission camp this summer. We are inviting applications from all qualified students.
05 JUN 2024
Farewell Dinner for the Class of 2024
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Farewell Dinner for the Class of 2024
Close to 100 students from the BBA Econ, BSc ECOF and MAEC, MSc (Econ), and PhD in Economics programs joined the Farewell Dinner on 10 May 2024.
13 MAY 2024
Mix and Mingle Event for UG Students
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Mix and Mingle Event for UG Students
This event focused on creating a sense of community for students and creating an opportunity for them to mingle with peers and their professors.
09 MAY 2024
Conversation with my Econ Professor with Prof. Deyu Rao
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Conversation with my Econ Professor with Prof. Deyu Rao
Held on 17 April 2024, the “Conversation with my Econ Professor” event features Prof. Deyu Rao, Assistant Professor of Economics.
18 APR 2024
China’s Economy and Asia’s Rise
Events
China’s Economy and Asia’s Rise
The talk will assess the cyclical and structural factors affecting China’s growth prospects and how China is impacting economic dynamism in the region. Date: March 19, 2024 Speaker: Prof. Albert F. Park [external link]
07 MAR 2024
Asia-Pacific Industrial Organisation Conference (APIOC) 2023
Events
Asia-Pacific Industrial Organisation Conference (APIOC) 2023
Date: December 15-17, 2023 Venue: Lee Shau Kee (LSK) Business Building, HKUST [external link]
28 NOV 2023
BBA in
Economics
BSc in
Economics and Finance
BSc in
Mathematics and Economics
MSc in
Economics
MPhil and PhD in
Economics
Course Offering
HKUST
No.1
Economics Department in HK
2016-2025 (QS World University Rankings by Subject)
Top 2-5
Economics Department in Asia
2016-2025 (QS World University Rankings by Subject)
73%
research activity was categorized as world leading or excellent
RAE 2020

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