Christine Ho

Christine Ho is an Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore Management University (SMU) and Academic Program Director of the Women in Social and Public Policy Research Hub (WISPPRH) at the London School of Economics (LSE). Her research focuses on the intersection of public policy and family economics, particularly household production dynamics, child care subsidies, and intergenerational support systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from University College London, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and a B.Sc. from the London School of Economics.

• Education:
• Ph.D. Economics, University College London
• M.Phil Economics, University of Cambridge
• B.Sc Economics, London School of Economics

Her research explores topics such as child care policy design, family structure impacts on economic decisions, and education interventions for disadvantaged populations. Recent work includes evaluating child care subsidy programs and analyzing the relationship between old-age support and parental investments in children.

Her articles reflect trends in applied microeconomics, with a focus on family policy, labor economics, and intergenerational dynamics. Notable studies examine gender disparities in caregiving, the implications of childlessness, and strategic bequest divisions within families.

• Awards:
• SMU Shirin Fozdar Fellowship
• ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award

Ho advises student WANG Yutao and has contributed to grants related to policy experimentation and welfare reform. She is co-editor of the Review of Economics of the Household and leads the WISPPRH at LSE, focusing on gender and public policy.

Her work bridges academic research and practical policy solutions, particularly in Singapore and Asia, addressing challenges like aging populations and low fertility rates.