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Globalization & Growth
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Implementation, Applications and Challenges
In 2020, China rolled out its version of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Shenzhen. This calls into question the implementation, applications, and challenges of CBDC. In this timely webinar moderated by Professor Edwin Lai of HKUST Center for Economic Policy, Professor Barry Eichengreen of UC Berkeley and Mr. Yong Xia, Global Head of HSBC Lab, discussed the purposes and advantages of CBDC as well as its impact on financial stability.
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Implementation, Applications and Challenges
In 2020, China rolled out its version of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Shenzhen. This calls into question the implementation, applications, and challenges of CBDC. In this timely webinar moderated by Professor Edwin Lai of HKUST Center for Economic Policy, Professor Barry Eichengreen of UC Berkeley and Mr. Yong Xia, Global Head of HSBC Lab, discussed the purposes and advantages of CBDC as well as its impact on financial stability.
- Prof. Barry EICHENGREEN, Dr. Yong XIA
- 2022-05-18
- 9:30am - 11:00am
Globalization & Growth
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains and the Digital Economy
What are cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets and what make them special? What makes blockchain work? How is blockchain compared to past technologies? What are the most common applications and use cases of blockchain? This webinar answers some of the most pertinent questions regarding cryptocurrencies, blockchain and the digital economy.
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains and the Digital Economy
What are cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets and what make them special? What makes blockchain work? How is blockchain compared to past technologies? What are the most common applications and use cases of blockchain? This webinar answers some of the most pertinent questions regarding cryptocurrencies, blockchain and the digital economy.
- Prof. Anthony Lee Zhang , Ben El-Baz , Prof. Christine Parlour , Prof. Yanzhen Chen
- 2022-05-12
- 9:30am - 11:00am
Development
Conference, Symposium, Forum
2021 Asia Impact Evaluation Conference
The Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Center for Economic Policy (CEP) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are organizing their 2021 conference, “Asia Impact Evaluation Conference” on December 9th and 10th (Hong Kong time, GMT +8). The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. No registration fee is required.
Keynote Speakers
Dean Yang (Michigan) and Mushifiq Mobarak (Yale)
Organizers
Conference, Symposium, Forum
2021 Asia Impact Evaluation Conference
The Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Center for Economic Policy (CEP) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are organizing their 2021 conference, “Asia Impact Evaluation Conference” on December 9th and 10th (Hong Kong time, GMT +8). The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. No registration fee is required.
Keynote Speakers
Dean Yang (Michigan) and Mushifiq Mobarak (Yale)
Organizers
- 2021-12-09 ~ 2021-12-10
- 8:50am - 3:40pm
Globalization & Growth
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
One Currency, Two Markets: China’s Attempt to Internationalize the Renminbi - A Book Launch
On November 23, the Center for Economic Policy and HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies (IEMS) jointly organized a book launch event for the new book “One Currency, Two Markets: China’s Attempt to Internationalize the Renminbi” (Cambridge University Press, September 2021) authored by Professor Edwin Lai, Professor of Department of Economics and Associate Director of Center for Economic Policy at HKUST. The book launch started with brief remarks by the moderator Professor Albert Park, the director of the Center for Economic Policy.
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
One Currency, Two Markets: China’s Attempt to Internationalize the Renminbi - A Book Launch
On November 23, the Center for Economic Policy and HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies (IEMS) jointly organized a book launch event for the new book “One Currency, Two Markets: China’s Attempt to Internationalize the Renminbi” (Cambridge University Press, September 2021) authored by Professor Edwin Lai, Professor of Department of Economics and Associate Director of Center for Economic Policy at HKUST. The book launch started with brief remarks by the moderator Professor Albert Park, the director of the Center for Economic Policy.
- Prof. Edwin L.-C. Lai, Prof. Leonard K Cheng, BBS, JP
- 2021-11-23
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Development
Workshop
HCEO-CEP-CREC Virtual Summer School on Socioeconomic Inequality 2021
The Center for Economic Policy hosted the Virtual Summer School on Socioeconomic Inequality 2021 for PhD students in economics and other social sciences from August 9 to August 13. The program was co-organized with the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Global Working Group (HCEO) of the University of Chicago and the China-Russia Eurasian Studies Center (CREC)-a joint center established by HKUST Society Hub, HKUST Business School, New Economic School, and Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.
Workshop
HCEO-CEP-CREC Virtual Summer School on Socioeconomic Inequality 2021
The Center for Economic Policy hosted the Virtual Summer School on Socioeconomic Inequality 2021 for PhD students in economics and other social sciences from August 9 to August 13. The program was co-organized with the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Global Working Group (HCEO) of the University of Chicago and the China-Russia Eurasian Studies Center (CREC)-a joint center established by HKUST Society Hub, HKUST Business School, New Economic School, and Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.
- 2021-08-09 ~ 2021-08-13
- 8:30am - 12:50pm
Competition
Workshop
2021 HKUST Workshop on Industrial Organization
The Center for Economic Policy was delighted to host 2021 HKUST Workshop on Industrial Organization. We were lucky that ten distinguished IO scholars from the University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong and HKUST attended and presented their research on Industrial Organization at this year’s workshop. They include Prof. Yuk-fai Fong, Prof. Hongsong Zhang, Prof. Travis Ng, Prof. Matthew Shi, Prof. Chiu Yu Ko, Prof. Jaimie Lien, Prof. Sunny Huang, Prof. Kohei Kawaguchi, Prof. Pak Hung Au and Prof. Xinyu Hua.
Workshop
2021 HKUST Workshop on Industrial Organization
The Center for Economic Policy was delighted to host 2021 HKUST Workshop on Industrial Organization. We were lucky that ten distinguished IO scholars from the University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong and HKUST attended and presented their research on Industrial Organization at this year’s workshop. They include Prof. Yuk-fai Fong, Prof. Hongsong Zhang, Prof. Travis Ng, Prof. Matthew Shi, Prof. Chiu Yu Ko, Prof. Jaimie Lien, Prof. Sunny Huang, Prof. Kohei Kawaguchi, Prof. Pak Hung Au and Prof. Xinyu Hua.
- Various
- 2021-06-11
- 9:30am - 6:00pm
Development
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Panel Discussion on Opening Schools in Hong Kong in the Time of COVID
Hong Kong’s success with the COVID-19 pandemic has gone hand-in-hand with strict measures, including early and repeated school closure. What is the rationale for closing schools, and what are arguments for opening them, and possibly keeping them open even if a new wave hits?
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Panel Discussion on Opening Schools in Hong Kong in the Time of COVID
Hong Kong’s success with the COVID-19 pandemic has gone hand-in-hand with strict measures, including early and repeated school closure. What is the rationale for closing schools, and what are arguments for opening them, and possibly keeping them open even if a new wave hits?
- Mrs Belinda Greer, Prof. Hyuncheol Bryant Kim, Prof. Sujata Visaria
- 2021-04-16
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Competition
Conference, Symposium, Forum, Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Panel Discussion on Challenges Facing Competition Policy in Hong Kong and Asia
The Center celebrated its official launch with a panel discussion on the “Challenges facing Competition Policy in Hong Kong and Asia.” Following Dean Kar Yan TAM’s welcoming remarks, Professor Albert Park, Director of CEP and Chair Professor of Economics, outlined the Center’s mission focuses on offering high-quality research insights into the effectiveness of economic policies and programs.
Conference, Symposium, Forum, Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Panel Discussion on Challenges Facing Competition Policy in Hong Kong and Asia
The Center celebrated its official launch with a panel discussion on the “Challenges facing Competition Policy in Hong Kong and Asia.” Following Dean Kar Yan TAM’s welcoming remarks, Professor Albert Park, Director of CEP and Chair Professor of Economics, outlined the Center’s mission focuses on offering high-quality research insights into the effectiveness of economic policies and programs.
- Ms. Anna Wu Hung-Yuk GBS, JP, Prof. Reiko Aoki, Prof. Guofu Tan
- 2021-03-19
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
Development
Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Converging to Convergence (Co-sponsored by IEMS and Center for Economic Policy)
Neoclassical theory predicts convergence towards steady-state income, determined by policies, institutions, and culture. Neoclassical theory predicts convergence towards steady-state income, determined by policies, institutions, and culture.
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Seminar, Lecture, Talk
Converging to Convergence (Co-sponsored by IEMS and Center for Economic Policy)
Neoclassical theory predicts convergence towards steady-state income, determined by policies, institutions, and culture. Neoclassical theory predicts convergence towards steady-state income, determined by policies, institutions, and culture.
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- Prof. Michael Kremer
- 2021-02-26
- 9:00am - 10:30am
Competition
Logo Design Competition
The competition is closed. Check out winning logos here.
The Center for Economic Policy (CEP) is set up recently and we are looking for a logo that best represent the center's mission. The competition is open to all HKUST students, faculty, and staff. Submit your logo design now!
- 2021-02-24 ~ 2021-03-10
- 12:00am - 12:00am