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Mike Hsu

IEF Program Director, Assistant Professor of Economics

About

Education

Ph.D. – University of Houston (2016)
M.A. – California State University – Fullerton (2011)
B.S. – University of Southern California (2009)

Courses Taught

  • Principles of Macroeconomics, Econ 222
  • International Economics (Undergraduate), Econ 326
  • International Economics (Graduate), Econ 623
  • International Monetary Economics (Graduate), Econ 627

Fields of Interest

International Trade, Economic Growth and Productivity

Working Papers

  • “Input Trade and Productivity Growth”
  • “Shipping Cost and Aggregate Productivity Growth”
  • “Does Trade Costs Affect Foreign Investment?”

Professional Affiliations

  • Western Economic Association International (WEAI)
  • American Economic Association (AEA)

Department Members

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