TAN Swee Liang

TAN Swee Liang is a full-time Associate Professor of Economics (Practice) at the School of Economics, Singapore Management University (SMU). He also serves as the Co-Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Economics (PGPP), contributing to academic leadership and program development.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Econometrics, Monash University, Australia, 1994
• Bachelor of Economics (First-Class Honors), Monash University, Australia, 1990

His research spans both theoretical and applied domains in economics, with a strong emphasis on quantitative methods and policy relevance. Key interests include financial sector development, country risk assessment, and pedagogy research and development. His methodological expertise lies in econometrics and data science, particularly in macro-econometrics, panel data, and spatial econometrics. He also investigates applied microeconomic issues, especially in the economics of education, and contributes to strategic themes such as digital transformation and economic growth in Asia.

The available publications suggest a consistent focus on empirical economic modeling, policy evaluation, and educational innovation, though specific article details are not provided in the source text.

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Advising and Grants:
TAN Swee Liang contributes to academic mentorship through his role as PGPP Co-Coordinator, though no formal list of advisees or funded research grants is mentioned in the profile.

Labs and Research Teams:
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