Teaching Staff Academic Qualification and Experience
Prof. James Bergin PhD Princeton University, USA, 1986;
Assistant/Associate/full Professor, Queen's University, Canada, 1987-2005;
Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2000-2006;
Canada Research Chair in Economic Theory, Queen's University, Canada.
Teaching areas: Game theory; Microeconomics.
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Prof William Branson PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 1967;
Professor of Economics and International Affairs, Princeton University, USA, 1972-2006.
Teaching areas: International Finance; Open Macroeconomics.
Deceased Summer 2006.
Prof Kenneth Chan PhD Brown University, USA, 1977;
Assistant Professor, Saint Mary's University, Canada, 1976-1980;
Associate Professor, McMaster University, Canada, 1980-1988;
Professor, McMaster University, Canada, 1988-present;
Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2006-present;
Editor, Pacific Economic Review.
Teaching areas: International Finance; Experimental Economics; China and Asian Economies
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Prof Kwan Choi PhD University of Iowa, USA, 1978;
Professor, Iowa State University, USA;
Editor, Review of International Economics.
Managing Editor, Review of Development Economics.
Associate Editor, Japanese Economic Review.
Teaching areas: International Economics.
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Prof Bharat Hazari PhD Harvard University, USA, 1973;
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University, Australia, 1973-1982;
Visiting Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada, 1978-1979;
Professor and Head of Economics, University of the South Pacific, 1980-1982;
Reader, School of Economics and Commerce, La Trobe University, Australia, 1983-1998;
Professor of Economics, Deakin University, Australia, 1998-2005;
Visiting Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2005-present.
Editor, Journal of International Trade and Economic Development, 1991-present.
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences.
Teaching areas: International trade; Microeconomics
Prof Ira Horowitz PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 1959;
Assistant/Associate Professor; Professor of Economics, Indiana University, USA, 1960-1972;
Professor/Graduate Research Professor, University of Florida, USA, 1972-present.
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Prof Cheng Hsiao PhD Stanford University, USA,1972;
Professor of Economics, University of Southern California, USA, 1985 - present.
Academician, Academia Sinica
Fellow, Econometric Society
Editor, Journal of Econometrics
Teaching areas: Econometrics
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Prof Sugata Marjit PhD University of Rochester, USA, 1985;
Assistant/Associate Professor, Jadavpur University, India, 1985-1993;
Associate Professor, Monash University, Australia, 1993-1994;
Professor, Indian Statistical Institute, 1994-1996;
Reserve Bank of India Professor, CSSSC, India, 1997-2004;
Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2004-2006.
Associate Editor, Asia Pacific Journal of Accounting and Economics.
Teaching areas: International Economics; Industrial Organization
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Prof Yew-Kwang Ng PhD University of Sydney, Australia, 1971.
Personal Chair in Economics, Monash University, Australia, 1985-present;
Director, Centre for Increasing Returns and Economic Organization, 2004-present.
Fellow, Academic of Social Sciences in Australia.
Editor, Mathematical Social Sciences, 1980-1993.
Editor, Social Choice and Welfare, 1984-present.
Teaching areas: Welfare Economics; Microeconomics.
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Prof Eytan Sheshinski PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 1966;
Sir Isaac Wolfson Professor of Public Finance, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
Fellow, Econometric Society.
Overseas Fellow, Churchill College, Cambridge University.
Co-Editor, Econometrica, 1977-1981;
Associate Editor, Journal of Public Economics, 1972-1996;
Co-Editor, North Holland Series in Public Economics, 1975-1990.
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Prof Eden S.H. Yu PhD Washington University, USA, 1976;
Associate Economist, Midwest Research Institute, USA, 1974-1976;
Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma, USA, 1976-1984;
Professor of Economics, Louisiana State University, USA, 1985-1988;
Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, Louisiana State University, USA, 1988-1994;
Professor of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1991-2000;
Head and Chair Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2001-present;
Founding Editor, Pacific Economic Review, 1996-2003;.
Editor, Asia Pacific Journal of Accounting and Economics, 2005-present.
Teaching areas: International trade; Microeconomics
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Dr Wing Hong Chan PhD University of Alberta, Canada, 2002.
Associate Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada.
Dr Sudeep Ghosh PhD University of Iowa, USA, 2002;
Visiting Assistant Professor, Colgate University, USA, 2001-2003;
Visiting Assistant Professor, St. Lawrence University, USA, 2003-2004;
Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2004-present.
Teaching areas: Experimental Economics; Microeconomics
Dr Lixin Huang PhD University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2002;
Assistant/Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2002-present.
Teaching areas: Money and Banking; Financial Economics
Dr Vikas Kakkar PhD University of Rochester, USA, 1996;
Lecturer, Department of Economics, Ohio State University, 1994-1996;
Assistant/Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 1996-present.
Teaching areas: Econometrics; International economics
Dr Fred Y.K. Kwan PhD University of Minnesota, USA, 1991;
Visiting scholar, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, USA, 1988-1989;
Lecturer and Assistant Professor, University of Chicago, USA, 1989-1993;
Assistant Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 1993-1998;
Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 1998-present.
Teaching areas: Macroeconomics; Econometrics
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Dr Edwin L.C. Lai PhD Stanford University, USA, 1991;
Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University, USA, 1991-1998;
Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 1998-present.
Teaching areas: International Trade; Industrial Organization
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Dr Vivian Lei PhD Purdue University, USA, 2000;
Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2000-present
Teaching areas: Experimental Economics; Behavioral Finance; Macroeconomics
Dr Kui-Wai Li PhD City University, London, UK, 1993;
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/University Senior Lecturer, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, 1984-1994;
Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 1995-present.
Teaching areas: Chinese and Asian Economies
Dr Yong Wang PhD Brown University, USA, 1991;
Assistant Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA, 1991-1997;
Associate Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997-2001;
Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2001-present.
Teaching areas: Economic Theory; Economic Growth
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Dr Isabel K.M. Yan PhD Stanford University, USA, 2002;
Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, 2002-present.
Teaching areas: Econometrics; Open Macroeconomics
Honorary Professors
Prof Gregory Chow PhD University of Chicago, USA, 1955;
Class of 1913 Professor of Political Economy, Princeton University, USA;
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Prof Isaac Ehrlich PhD Columbia University, USA, 1970;
Chair of the Department of Economics, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1997-present.
Prof Gene Grossman PhD Masschusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 1980;
Professor of Economics and International Affairs, Princeton University, USA, 1988-present.
Prof Ronald Jones PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 1956;
Xerox Professor Economics, University of Rochester, 1976-present.
Prof Reinhard Selten PhD University of Frankfurt am Main, 1961;
Nobel Laureate 1994;
Professor, University of Bonn, Germany.
MSc in Applied Economics (MSAE), City University of Hong Kong
2006-2007
Core courses Teaching Staff Semester
EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics Prof. Bharat Hazari A
EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics Dr Fred Y Kwan A
EF5470 Econometrics Prof Cheng Hsiao and Dr Wing Hong Chan B
EF5400 Advanced International Trade Prof Kwan Choi Summer
Prof Gregory Chow and
EF5473 Seminars in Applied Economics distinguished guest speakers A, B
Core electives (choose at least two)
EF5401 China Economy Prof Kenneth Chan A
EF5403 Experimental Economics Dr Vivian Lei B
Prof Yew-Kwang Ng,
Prof Eytan Sheshinski,
EF8075 Topics in Microeconomics Prof Ira Horowitz B
EF5406 International Finance Prof Kenneth Chan Summer
EF8075 Topics in Econometrics Dr Fred Y Kwan Summer
Free electives (choose at most three)
EF5042 Corporate Finance Dr Aristotelis Stouraitis A
EF5052 Investments Dr Lixin Huang B
MS6215 Forecasting Methods for Business
MA5182 Mathematical Methods in Finance
MS5214 Business Research Methods
MS6217 Statistical Methods in Finance
MS5222 Business Scheduling
MS5223 Principles and Practice of Project Management
and many other FB (AC, IS, MGT, MKT, MS) electives are available for students to choose as well.
MSc in Applied Economics (MSAE), City University of Hong Kong
2005-2006
Core courses
EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics
EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics
EF5470 Econometrics
EF5400 Advanced International Trade
EF5473 Seminars in Applied Economics
Core electives (choose at least two)
EF5401 China Economy
EF5403 Experimental Economics
EF5404 Financial Economics
EF8075 Topics in Microeconomics (Game Theory and other topics)
Free electives (choose at most three)
EF5042 Corporate Finance
EF5052 Investments
MS6215 Forecasting Methods for Business
MA5182 Mathematical Methods in Finance
MS5214 Business Research Methods
MS6217 Statistical Methods in Finance
MS5222 Business Scheduling
MS5223 Principles and Practice of Project Management
and many other FB (AC, IS, MGT, MKT, MS) electives are available for students to choose as well.
ty of Hong Kong
Teaching Staff Semester
Prof Bharat Hazari A
Dr Fred Y Kwan A
Prof Gregory Chow and Dr Fred Y Kwan B
Dr Edwin Lai Summer
Distinguished guest speakers A, B
Dr Charles Li A
Prof Kenneth Chan B
Dr Lixin Huang Summer
Prof James Bergin Summer
Dr Jun Cai A, B
Dr Harry Lo and Dr Victor Hung A, B
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B
B
B
B
B
KT, MS) electives are available for students to choose as well.
Seminars in Applied Economics (2005-06)
No Date Topic
1 9/24/2005 《讀三國，論管理》
Monitoring of SOE's National Asset: The Cases of Haier
2 10/4/2005
and Greencool
Structural changes for the Hong Kong economy - is that
3 10/8/2005
good or bad?
4 10/17/2005 Public Forum on the Mr. Tsang's Maiden Policy Address
5 10/29/2005 Taoism and Management (道家與管理)
6 11/11/2005 Structured Equity Products in Asia
Should the theory of twin crises (banking crisis + financial
7 11/19/2005
crisis) apply to China?
8 11/25/2005 Financial Stability - a Regulator's Perspective
9 2/4/2006 Asian Bond Market: Recent Developments
Economics emerges where Buddhism subsides
10 2/18/2006
(經濟學始於佛法式微處)
11 2/23/2006 2006-2007 年度財政預算案論壇
12 2/25/2006 Introduction to Treasury Activities in Banks
13 3/4/2006 Revenue Management of Airline Industry
14 3/18/2006 美國新聯儲局主席領導下的香港經濟展望
How Fiscal Policy in Hong Kong Can Promote Economic
15 3/26/2006
Restructuring
EF MSc Programs Annual Dinner
15 3/27/2006
Speech "Risks and Opportunities"
The Pension Systems in Europe at the Time of
16 4/8/2006
Demographic Transition
China's Exchange Rate Appreciation in the Light of the
17 4/24/2006
Earlier Japanese Experience
The Controversies over the Chinese Currency Value:
18 5/6/2006 China's Central Bank's Responses and the Future of Yuan
19-20/ APJAE Symposium on International Trade in Honor of
19
5/2006 Professor Ronald Jones
Job market seminar
1. Jobs in Accounting and Management
20 5/24/2006 2. Jobs in Banking and Finance
3. Quantitative Analyst
4. How to find jobs in Hong Kong for Mainland Students
21 5/26/2006 Institution Visit: The Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Knowing China's Economy: Some Current Problems
1. Rural poverty and urban-rural disparity
22 6/23/2006 2. The provision of health care
3. Corruption
Speaker
張建雄
Veteran banker and renowned writer.
Prof. Larry H. P. Lang (朗咸平), Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr. Kwok Kwok Chuen, Government Economist, Hong Kong SAR
Government
Prof. Francis Lui, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Li Kui Wai, City University of Hong Kong
Prof. Ho Lok Sang, Lingnan University
Mr. Shum Yat Fei (岑逸飛先生), Renowned columnist.
Mr Pascal Baup, Lehman Brothers (Tokyo Office)
Mr. Philippe Delhaise, Founder and Former President of Thomson
BankWatch Asia, Adjunct Professor of Department of Economics and
Finance, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Hui Cho Hoi
Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, City University
of Hong Kong
Head of Market Research Division, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Mr. MAYS JR, Marshall Trammell, Director, Asian Bond Market Forum &
Emerging Alpha Advisors, Ltd.
Prof. Bingyuan Hsiung, Department of Economics, National Taiwan
University (台大經濟系 熊秉元教授)
APEC Study Center
Mr. Wilson Chan (陳鳳翔), Assistant General Manager, Industrial and
Commercial Bank of China (Asia)
Mr. Desmond Li, Vice President, Interest Rate Products, J P Morgan
Securities (Asia)
Mr. Cho Yan Chiu (曹仁超先生), Director, Hong Kong Economic Journal
Dr Charles K W Li, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Joseph Yam, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Prof. Jean-Pierre Laffargu, University of Paris 1, Pantheon-Sorbonne
Prof. Ronald McKinnon, Stanford University, USA
Prof. Gene Chang, Shanghao University of Finance and Economics and
University of Toledo
Eleven noted economists from the US, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Miss Cherry Lam (SDS, CityU), Miss Sabina Cheng (CityU alumni), and
Miss Lynda Zhou (CityU alumni)
Prof. Gregory Chow, Princeton University
2005-06 Sample Schedule 1
Semester A EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics
EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics
EF5042 Corporate Finance
MS6215 Forecasting Methods for Business
Semester B EF5470 Econometrics
EF5403 Experimental Economics
MS6217 Statistical Modeling in Finance
Summer EF8075 Topics in Microeconomics
EF5400 Advanced International Trade
Semester A and B: EF5473 Seminars in Applied Economics
Sample Schedule 2 Sample Schedule 3
EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics
EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics
EF5042 Corporate Finance EF5042 Corporate Finance
EF5401 China Economy EF5401 China Economy
EF5470 Econometrics EF5470 Econometrics
EF5403 Experimental Economics EF5403 Experimental Economics
MA5182 Mathematical Methods in Finance MS5222 Business Scheduling
MS5223 Principle and Practice of Project
Management
EF8075 Topics in Microeconomics EF5400 Advanced International Trade
EF5400 Advanced International Trade
Sample Schedule 4 Sample Schedule 5
EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics EF5471 Advanced Microeconomics
EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics EF5472 Advanced Macroeconomics
EF5042 Corporate Finance EF5042 Corporate Finance
EF5401 China Economy EF5401 China Economy
EF5470 Econometrics EF5470 Econometrics
EF5403 Experimental Economics EF5403 Experimental Economics
MS5222 Business Scheduling EF5052 Investment
EF5052 Investment
EF5400 Advanced International Trade EF5400 Advanced International Trade
EF5404 Financial Economics
1 Hiking and other outdoor activities
2 Lunch meetings
3 Study tour of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
4 Job market workshops
5 Academic conferences
6/26/2006 Lunch with Professor Gregory Chow