Danny Quah

Danny Quah is the Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), National University of Singapore. His research focuses on global economic dynamics, including income inequality, economic growth, and geopolitical shifts. He previously held roles as Professor of Economics and Director of the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE), and Assistant Professor at MIT.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University (1980), PhD in Economics from Harvard University (1986).
• Research Interests: World order, global power relations, economic inequality, and applied econometrics. His work bridges economics and geopolitics, analyzing the supply and demand of international systems.

Quah’s articles explore themes like great power competition, trade policy, and global economic transformation. He has served on prestigious bodies such as the Spence-Stiglitz Commission and the International Economic Association.

• Grants & Awards: Supported by the MacArthur Foundation, British Academy, and others. Recognized as a Senior Fellow at the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the LKYSPP research initiatives on global governance and economic policy.