Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · Hong Kong
PhD in Economics
The PhD in Economics program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) emphasizes both teaching and research. Faculty members are encouraged to pursue impactful research leading to publications in leading international journals and apply rigorous methodologies to local economic issues of academic significance. The department offers specialized research areas beyond traditional microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
The department is highly regarded for its faculty's research accomplishments. In 2012, the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked the department first in Asia and 48th globally. Furthermore, EDUNIVERSAL ranked the department as the top in Far East Asia in 2012. The Center for Economic Development, established in 1995, supports research on economic development, particularly in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region, and some faculty are involved in the Center for Experimental Business Research.
