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 2023, the Economics Department was ranked No.31 in the world, No.4 in Asia, and No.1 in Hong Kong, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject — Economics & Econometrics.
Franklin Prize for Teaching Excellence 2021
The Econ Department was awarded the Franklin Prize for Teaching Excellence for the Year 2021.
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Aug
23

The 16th China Economics Summer Institute

Jun
15

6th HKUST and Jinan Joint Workshop on Macroeconomics

Apr
20

How to prepare ECON PhD applications? Two different approaches

Feb
10

Econ Industry Talk: Why Do Tech Firms Hire So Many Economists?

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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New Undergraduate (UG) Coordinator Announced
Our Faculty
New Undergraduate (UG) Coordinator Announced
Effective 3 July 2023, Prof. Kam Wing Siu has been named the new UG Coordinator of the Department of Economics.
03 July 2023
The 16th China Economics Summer Institute
Events
The 16th China Economics Summer Institute
Hosted by the HKUST Center for Economic Policy and the HKUST Department of Economics, the 16th China Economics Summer Institute will take place on August 23-24, 2023 at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The objective of CESI is to create a network and community of top level scholars working on Chinese economic development.
29 June 2023
Economic Faculty Awarded and Named Finalist of the Franklin Prize For Teaching Excellence 2022
Our Faculty
Economic Faculty Awarded and Named Finalist of the Franklin Prize For Teaching Excellence 2022
The Franklin Prize for Teaching Excellence is to recognize business faculty contributions in terms of teaching excellence in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
15 June 2023
Farewell Dinner for the Class of 2023
Student & Us
Farewell Dinner for the Class of 2023
Over 120 Economics students attended the Farewell Dinner to celebrate their academic achievements and to show appreciation to their professors.
15 MAY 2023
Call for Applications - PhD in Economics Early Admission Camp 2023
Events
Call for Applications - PhD in Economics Early Admission Camp 2023
The PhD program in Economics is going to host a two-day early admission camp this summer. We are inviting applications from all qualified students.
11 MAY 2023
How to prepare ECON PhD applications? Two different approaches
Events
How to prepare ECON PhD applications? Two different approaches
ECOF students LEUNG Ho Fung and LI Yuhe will share their personal experiences and offer valuable insights into the application process.
20 APR 2023
Mix and Mingle Event for UG Students
Student & Us
Mix and Mingle Event for UG Students
The event was aimed at encouraging students to engage in activities that helped to break the ice and foster a sense of community among the participants, promoting bonding among peers.
04 APR 2023
Reuniting And Celebrating MSc (Econ) Alumni In Shenzhen After Pandemic Restrictions Were Removed
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Reuniting And Celebrating MSc (Econ) Alumni In Shenzhen After Pandemic Restrictions Were Removed
The dinner event attracted over 100 alumni from the Greater Bay Area, marking a significant milestone following the lifting of pandemic quarantine restrictions. [external link]
25 MAR 2023
Call for Submissions - Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge 2023
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Call for Submissions - Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge 2023
HKEPC 2023 will receive economic policy proposals from undergraduates across universities around the world on a pivotal issue for the future of Hong Kong: labor force crisis. [external link]
28 FEB 2023
Econ Industry Talk: Why Do Tech Firms Hire So Many Economists?
Events
Econ Industry Talk: Why Do Tech Firms Hire So Many Economists?
Prof. Seonghoon Kim (Singapore Management University) and Prof. Yasutora Watanabe (University of Tokyo) will provide an overview of what economists do in tech firms, how economists can contribute to these firms, and what the challenges, considerations, and future outlook are for economists in tech firms.
10 FEB 2023
Congregation 2022
Events
Congregation 2022
Congratulations to the MPhil Econ, MSc Econ, and UG (BBA Econ, BSc ECOF, BSc MAEC) Class of 2022 on their accomplishments!
05 DEC 2022
Conversation with my Econ Professors
Events
Conversation with my Econ Professors
with Prof. Amber Li, Yang Lu, and Jenny Xu.
09 NOV 2022
BBA in
Economics
BSc in
Economics and Finance
BSc in
Mathematics and Economics
MSc in
Economics
MPhil and PhD in
Economics
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HKUST
No.1
Economics Department in HK
2016-2023 (QS World University Rankings by Subject)
Top 2-5
Economics Department in Asia
2016-2023 (QS World University Rankings by Subject)
73%
research activity was categorized as world leading or excellent
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