Po Yin Wong

Dr. Po Yin Wong is a Lecturer in Business Analytics at the School of Business and Management, Queen Mary University of London. She holds a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and an Economist at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Research Department.

Education:

• PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland

Research Interests:

• Labour economics focusing on gender disparities and inequality mechanisms
• Development economics addressing resource access and economic shocks
• Environmental economics examining climate policy and deforestation dynamics

Her work explores how natural disasters and economic disruptions disproportionately affect households and firms, particularly through gendered employment outcomes and long-term labor market consequences.

Publications: Her recent work includes analyses of disaster impacts on employment, deforestation incentives in Brazil, and long-term health effects of nuclear tests. These studies utilize natural experiments and econometric methods to assess policy implications in vulnerable regions.

Awards: No specific awards listed, though research contributions highlight impactful contributions to applied economics.

Supervision & Grants: Supervises PhD students focusing on climate policy evaluation and macroeconomic shock dynamics. Engages in applied research bridging microeconomic behaviors and broader economic systems.

Labs/Teams: Actively contributes to development and environmental economics research clusters within Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management.