Richard Jong A Pin

Dr. Richard Jong A Pin is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Department of Social Science. His research focuses on political economy, economic growth, global value chains, and electoral systems. He has published 55+ research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles in journals like Structural Change and Economic Dynamics and World Economy. Key contributions include studies on geographic shifts in international sourcing and aging dictators' impact on economic growth.

He actively contributes to academic governance, organizing events like the European Public Choice Society Annual Meeting and serving as an editorial board member for the European Journal of Political Economy. His awards include the JJ Kidd Fellowship (2022) and a research grant on skill heterogeneity's impact on growth mindset (2022). He co-organized the Spring Meeting of Young Economists (2011-2015) and participates in public engagement initiatives like the RUG Public Engagement Committee (2022-2023).

His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, though specific SDGs are not detailed here. Dr. Jong A Pin's research spans international collaborations, as indicated by his global network map.