Economics The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

The Economics BA degree is delivered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Key Facts

• History doesn’t lack episodes in which bank runs, irresponsible firms and wrong-headed policies wipe out people’s savings. It doesn’t matter how much money you make; if you put it in the wrong hands, it can be gone in an instant. An understanding of how the market works is the only way to avoid this.
• Economics takes the subjects of money, interest rates, banks, firms and policy very seriously. Our programme makes you an economist who understands why sometimes firms, banks and even governments can behave in ways that put people’s wealth at risk.
• Dealing with measurements and analysing data are the bread and butter of our field. With rigorous training on the applications of economic theories and statistical tools for analysing economic policies, our students develop their own unique economic and financial insights and feel comfortable navigating through the often confusing numbers and facts.

Craft Your Path

• CUHK Economics is one of the oldest and most flexible economics programmes. We provide you with the maximum freedom to customize your own study path. You are free to spice it up with internships, exchanges and other non-economics courses. While we believe you are the one who can make the best decisions for yourself, our teachers and dedicated career advisor are always available to help you.
• In 2022, the economics Nobel Prize was awarded to Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig. Their studies on bank runs and monetary policies have a real impact on policies and regulations around the world. If you take the creation and preservation of wealth seriously, join us.