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Prof. Heng CHEN is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at The University of Hong Kong and serves as the MEcon Programme Director. His research focuses on learning and information acquisition in macroeconomics and political economy, with applications to financial, economic, and political crises.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Zurich (2010)
- M.A. in Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
- B.A. in Economics, China Agricultural University
Research Interests: Prof. CHEN specializes in Learning in Macroeconomics, Political Economy, and the Chinese Economy. His theoretical work examines belief formation during crises, news market dynamics, and political activism. Key contributions include models of heterogeneous overreaction in financial markets, attention competition in media, and crisis contagion mechanisms.
Publication Trends: His research (2015-2024) consistently bridges macroeconomics and political economy, evolving from crisis contagion theories (2015-2016) to contemporary analyses of expectation formation (2024) and news quality (2023). Publications appear in top-tier journals including American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, American Political Science Review, and Journal of Economic Theory, reflecting interdisciplinary rigor.
Scientific Awards: None listed in available information.
Advising and Grants: No specific students or grant funding details provided in source material.
Labs and Teams: No dedicated research laboratories or team structures mentioned in the provided documentation.
