Albert Park

Albert Park is a distinguished development and labor economist specializing in China's economic development. He serves as the Director of the Institute for Emerging Market Studies, Chair Professor of Social Science, Professor of Economics, and Senior Fellow at the Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study at HKUST. His extensive research and commentary have been featured in prominent publications such as The Economist, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. Park is also a Research Fellow at several prestigious institutions, including the Centre for Economic Policy Research and the International Growth Centre. His recent work explores various topics, including firm performance, poverty, migration, health, and education in China. Additionally, he has played a key role in significant survey research projects in China and has previously held faculty positions at the University of Michigan and Oxford University.