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The talk will assess the cyclical and structural factors affecting China’s growth prospects and how China is impacting economic dynamism in the region. Speaker: Prof. Albert F. Park.

Congratulations to the MPhil Econ, MSc Econ, and UG (BBA Econ, BSc ECOF, and BSc MAEC) graduating class of 2023 on their accomplishments!

This lecture, which introduces Claudia Goldin, the laureate of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2023, and her pioneering work on gender (in)equality in the labour market, is hosted by Prof. David Cook and delivered by Prof. Xuai Li of Economics. [external link]

Prof. Kitney shared his view in a live interview with Bloomberg.

It was great to see many prospective students and their families and friends in person at the Economics program consultation booths and the Economics program session on HKUST Information Day.

Held on 5 October 2023, the “Conversation with my Econ Professors” event features Prof. Ernest Lai, a visiting Associate Professor of Economics.

We warmly welcome new faculty members who are joining us in the 2023-24 academic year.

Effective 3 July 2023, Prof. Kam Wing Siu has been named the new UG Coordinator of the Department of Economics.