David Ong

David Ong is a Professor of Economics at the Jinan University-Birmingham University Joint Institute. His research focuses on experimental and behavioral economics, contests, and gender differences in competitiveness, alongside marriage matching. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in 2009.

His academic career includes extensive work in international relations theory, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches. Notable contributions include studies on CAW Manning’s influence on international relations scholarship and analyses of imperialist thought, particularly regarding JA Hobson.

Publications span topics such as global governance, historical conflicts (e.g., World War I), and the cultural dimensions of imperialism. Despite his current focus on economics, his earlier work bridges economics and political science, reflecting a career marked by intellectual versatility.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, and no advisees are listed. His institutional affiliation remains active with no indication of retirement or part-time status.