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Nancy H. Chau is a Professor at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, where she has been a faculty member since 1999. Her work bridges international economics, development economics, and regional economics, with a focus on information asymmetry and uncertainty in economic systems.
- PhD in Economics from Johns Hopkins University (1996)
- MA in Economics from Johns Hopkins University (1993)
- BA from International Christian University (1991)
Chau's research specializes in three core areas:
- International trade policy, including trade restrictiveness indices and market-based approaches to labor/environmental standards
- Economic development, particularly in informal sectors and employment guarantee mechanisms
- Regional economics, with emphasis on cross-border policy interactions
Her recent work addresses second-best trade policy arguments, direct farm payment impacts on exports, and human rights implications in trade systems. Publications span top journals like the Economic Journal and World Bank Economic Review, while her methodological approach combines theoretical modeling with policy evaluation.
Scientific Awards
- Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship
- First T.W. Schultz Award (IAAE)
- SUNY Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012)
- SUNY T.W. Schultz Prize for Young Economist (2003)
Academic leadership includes: serving as associate editor for the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, senior fellow at the Center for Development Research, research fellow at IZA Bonn, and UN Human Rights expert panel membership. She teaches graduate-level applied microeconomics and undergraduate international trade policy courses.
