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.

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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
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HKUST Economics: Past, Present, and Future – 35th Anniversary Conference

Research
WE ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE HIGH QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH, BOTH THEORETICAL AND APPLIED.
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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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HKUST Economics: Past, Present, and Future – 35th Anniversary Conference
Events
HKUST Economics: Past, Present, and Future – 35th Anniversary Conference
Announcing the HKUST Economics: Past, Present, and Future – 35th Anniversary Conference. The two-day event brings together distinguished scholars and colleagues to celebrate the department’s achievements and foster the exploration of new frontiers in economic research.
20 JAN 2026
Bridging AI, Computer Science, and Economics - the Lecture Series
Events
Bridging AI, Computer Science, and Economics - the Lecture Series
The three-lecture series delivered by Professor Michihiro Kandori highlighted how AI and computational methods can advance economic theory.
26 NOV 2025
Congregation 2025
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Congregation 2025
The Department extends its congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 for their outstanding academic achievements.
23 NOV 2025
Staff-Student Liaison Committee Meeting (UG) – Fall Term 2025–26
Student & Us
Staff-Student Liaison Committee Meeting (UG) – Fall Term 2025–26
The SSLC serves as a vital platform for open dialogue between students and faculty.
07 NOV 2025
Conversation with my Econ Professor with Prof. Wolfgang Keller
Student & Us
Conversation with my Econ Professor with Prof. Wolfgang Keller
In the talk, Prof. KELLER explored the movement between jobs across different countries through the lens of human capital theory.
05 NOV 2025
Information Day 2025
Student & Us
Information Day 2025
We were thrilled to connect with many prospective students, along with their families and friends.
03 NOV 2025
UG Economics Students Golf Fun Day
Student & Us
UG Economics Students Golf Fun Day
This is an opportunity for ECON, ECOF, and MAEC students to connect with peers and faculty in a relaxed, off-campus setting.
21 OCT 2025
Prof. Jinwoo Kim elected as a Fellow of the Econometric Society
Our Faculty
Prof. Jinwoo Kim elected as a Fellow of the Econometric Society
Congratulations to Prof. Kim on the achievement!
09 OCT 2025
UG Economics Students Pizza Gathering
Our Faculty
UG Economics Students Pizza Gathering
The gathering was hosted for ECON, ECOF, and MAEC students to foster a sense of community.
30 SEP 2025
Welcome, New Faculty 2025-26
Our Faculty
Welcome, New Faculty 2025-26
We warmly welcome the new faculty members who are joining us in the Fall term of the 2025-26 academic year.
18 SEP 2025
Economics reception at the Econometric Society World Congress 2025
Our Faculty
Economics reception at the Econometric Society World Congress 2025
The Department-hosted Economics reception at the Econometric Society World Congress 2025 attracted over 160 scholars.
26 AUG 2025
Prof. Wooyoung Lim has been appointed the Head of the Department of Economics
Our Faculty
Prof. Wooyoung Lim has been appointed the Head of the Department of Economics
The appointment is effective from 1 August 2025.
01 AUG 2025
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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General Research Fund and Early Career Scheme

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