Teaching
Hong Kong Baptist University & Tongji University · Teaching Statement →
Philosophy
My guiding principle is "cool heads at the service of warm hearts." I distill challenging material into intuitive, accessible components, building complexity in a logical sequence that supports robust understanding. I bridge theory, empirical evidence, and computation in all courses — working to inspire curiosity, provide intellectual structure, and foster confidence with economic tools.
Echoing Dani Rodrik, the level of abstraction should fit the pedagogical context. In practice, this means beginning with simple concepts and concrete examples before introducing formal machinery, and recognizing that students learn through multiple angles.
Hong Kong Baptist University — Aug 2021–present
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BUSI 2045 — Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
Undergraduate — Spring 2025, 2026
Python programming-based introduction to data management and basic statistical inference with the aim of developing research design for business. Students design a questionnaire related to a product idea, gather data from their peers, formally test hypotheses, and assess the viability of a business opportunity. Highly interactive through Jupyter Notebooks and in-class exercises.
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ECON 7800 — Advanced Macroeconomics
MSc — 2021–2023
Emphasizes key concepts and measurement issues in macroeconomics, computation of equilibrium, the application of overlapping generations models to liquidity and growth, real business cycle models, financial frictions, the role of endogenous firm entry, a liquidity-based model of monetary policy, heterogeneous agents, unemployment, and demand-induced fluctuations. Computation in Julia.
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Digital Economy (ECON 4035 / ECON 7640)
Undergraduate / MSc — Spring 2022, 2025
Focuses on ongoing work on Central Bank Digital Currency, especially as it relates to financial inclusion and liquidity, effects on bank deposit funding and investment, and government financial transfers. Uses pilot projects of CBDC in China, the European Union, and other countries as case studies.
Tongji University — Feb 2018–Jul 2021
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Macroeconomics
PhD — Spring 2019, 2020
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Money and Banking
MSc — Fall 2018, 2019, 2020
Advanced undergraduate-level treatment of commodity money, fiat money, inflation, international monetary systems, price surprises, capital, liquidity and financial intermediation, fully backed central bank money, the payments system, bank risk, and financial multipliers.
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Market Structure, Innovation, and the Macroeconomy
MSc — Spring 2018, 2019
Masters-level course incorporating insights from industrial organization and imperfect competition and exploring their aggregate implications for innovation, growth, trade, and the formation of new goods.
UC Irvine — Sep 2012–Jun 2017
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Teaching Assistant
Basic and intermediate micro- and macroeconomics, intermediate econometrics, game theory, global economy
Led discussion sections for a diverse student population, including a large share of Hispanic, Asian American, and international students. Emphasized inclusive clarity and real-world applications. Provided additional support at the UCI Economics Learning Center.
Student Evaluations (HKBU, 2021–2025)
Across courses, students consistently highlighted strong preparation, clear explanations, and rigorous, up-to-date content. Common requests centered on pacing, step-by-step coding support (Julia/Python), more in-class examples and interaction, and additional slide detail.
In response, I increased office hours, provided structured Julia materials with Python equivalents, added comprehension checks and short derivation walkthroughs, and expanded opportunities for Q&A. Selected CFQ staff item means ranged from 3.53 to 4.78 across sections.