HO Kong Weng

HO Kong Weng is a Full-time Associate Professor of Economics (Education) at the School of Economics, Singapore Management University (SMU). His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Singapore's economy, social mobility, youth wellbeing, and policy analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1998), alongside dual bachelor's degrees from the National University of Singapore (BSc 1991, BSS 1st Class Honours 1992).

His research interests include analyzing Singapore's economic challenges, intergenerational mobility, and youth development. Notable themes in his work address debt impacts on welfare activation, wellbeing determinants for youths, and policy responses to economic instability. He has contributed to studies on e-learning for adult learners, family altruism dynamics, and social inequality mechanisms.

Recent publications (2010–2023) highlight trends in Singapore's economic growth, inequality dynamics, and youth-related social issues. His work often combines empirical analysis with policy recommendations, emphasizing Singapore's unique socioeconomic context.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. His advisory roles and grants are unspecified in the provided materials.

HO's research is anchored in Singapore's socioeconomic landscape, with contributions to understanding macroeconomic policies, education systems, and family structures' impacts on societal outcomes.