Overview
Background
Main research interests include development and health economics. Current research topics include mental health, health inequality, income insecurity, inequality in opportunity, mortality uncertainty.
Availability
- Professor KK Tang is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Hong Kong
- Postgraduate Diploma, Macquarie University
- Masters (Coursework), Australian National University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Research interests
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Applied Economics
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Health Economics
Works
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2009
Journal Article
Measuring health inequality with realization of potential life years (RePLY)
Tang, Kam Ki, Petrie, Dennis and Prasada Rao, D.S. (2009). Measuring health inequality with realization of potential life years (RePLY). Health Economics, 18 (Supp.1), S55-S75. doi: 10.1002/hec.1461
2009
Journal Article
The hierarchical structure of the firm: A geometric perspective
Tang, Kam Ki and Yanes, Leopoldo (2009). The hierarchical structure of the firm: A geometric perspective. Prague Economic Papers, 18 (2), 156-175. doi: 10.18267/j.pep.347
2009
Other Outputs
Why does the US dominate university league tables?
Li, Mei, Shankar, Sriram and Tang, Kam Ki (2009). Why does the US dominate university league tables?. 391. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2009
Other Outputs
Measuring avoidable health inequality with Realization of Conditional Potential Life Years (RCPLY)
Petriea, Dennis, Tang, Kam Ki and Rao, D. S. Prasada (2009). Measuring avoidable health inequality with Realization of Conditional Potential Life Years (RCPLY). 395. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2009
Other Outputs
Avoiding the Resource Curse: The Role of Institutions
Bakwena, Malebogo, Bodman, Philip, Le, Thanh and Tang, Kam Ki (2009). Avoiding the Resource Curse: The Role of Institutions. No 3209, MRG Discussion Paper Series. Discussion Paper No.32. School of Economics,, University of Queensland, Australia.
2009
Other Outputs
A value-added based measure of health system output and estimating the efficiency of OECD health systems
Petrie, Dennis, Tang, Kam Ki and Rao, D. S. Prasada (2009). A value-added based measure of health system output and estimating the efficiency of OECD health systems. 393. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2008
Journal Article
Efficiency externalities of trade and alternative forms of foreign investment in OECD countries
Iyer, Krishna G., Rambaldi, Alicia N. and Tang, Kam Ki (2008). Efficiency externalities of trade and alternative forms of foreign investment in OECD countries. Journal of Applied Econometrics, 23 (6), 749-766. doi: 10.1002/jae.1024
2008
Journal Article
Share reform and the performance of China's listed companies
Jiang, Bing-Bing, Laurenceson, James and Tang, Kam Ki (2008). Share reform and the performance of China's listed companies. China Economic Review, 19 (3), 489-501. doi: 10.1016/j.chieco.2008.02.001
2008
Conference Publication
Demography, financial openness, national savings and external balance
Graff, Michael, Tang, Kam Ki and Zhang, Jie (2008). Demography, financial openness, national savings and external balance. 13th Australasian Macroeconomics Workshop, Sydney, Australia, 26–27 March 2008.
2008
Journal Article
Avoidable mortality risks and measurement of wellbeing and inequality
Tang, K. K., Chin, J. T. C. and Rao, D. S. P. (2008). Avoidable mortality risks and measurement of wellbeing and inequality. Journal of Health Economics, 27 (3), 624-641. doi: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2007.08.003
2008
Other Outputs
The Hierarchical Structure of the Firm: A Geometric Perspective
Tang, Kam K. and Yanes, Leopoldo J. (2008). The Hierarchical Structure of the Firm: A Geometric Perspective. School of Economics Discussion Paper. No. 362. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2008
Other Outputs
A rethink on measuring health inequalities using the Gini Coefficient
Petrie, Dennis and Tang, Kam Ki (2008). A rethink on measuring health inequalities using the Gini Coefficient. 381. School of Economics, University of Queenland.
2008
Conference Publication
Demography, financial openness, national savings and external balance
Graff, M., Tang, K. K. and Zhang, Z. (2008). Demography, financial openness, national savings and external balance. ESAM08 Markets and Models: Policy frontiers in the AWH Phillips Tradition, Wellington, NZ, 9-11 July 2008.
2008
Journal Article
Human capital inequality and the Kuznets Curve
Lim, A. S. K. and Tang, K. K. (2008). Human capital inequality and the Kuznets Curve. Developing Economies, 46 (1), 26-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1049.2007.00054.x
2007
Other Outputs
Measuring long-run equilibrium exchange rates using standardized products with different specifications
Laurenceson, James and Tang, Kam Ki (2007). Measuring long-run equilibrium exchange rates using standardized products with different specifications. East Asia Economic Research Group Discussion Paper Series; no. 11 St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2007
Other Outputs
Share reform and the performance of China's listed companies
Jiang, Bing Bing, Laurenceson, James and Tang, Kam Ki (2007). Share reform and the performance of China's listed companies. East Asia Economic Research Group Discussion Paper Series; no. 10 St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2007
Other Outputs
The FDI-income growth nexus: A review of the Chinese experience
Laurenceson, James and Tang, Kam Ki (2007). The FDI-income growth nexus: A review of the Chinese experience. East Asia Economic Research Group Discussion Paper Series; no. 9 St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2007
Other Outputs
Morbidity, Mortality, Health Expenditures and Annuitization
Tang, Kam Ki and Zhang, Jie (2007). Morbidity, Mortality, Health Expenditures and Annuitization. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.1014024
2007
Journal Article
Measuring health inequalities between genders and age groups with realization of potential life years (RePLY)
Tang, K. K., Petrie, D. and Rao, D. S. P. (2007). Measuring health inequalities between genders and age groups with realization of potential life years (RePLY). Bulletin of The World Health Organization, 85 (9), 681-687. doi: 10.2471/BLT.06.037382
2007
Journal Article
Opening China's Capital Account: Modelling the Capital Flow Response
Laurenceson, James and Tang, Kam Ki (2007). Opening China's Capital Account: Modelling the Capital Flow Response. Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies, 5 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/14765280601109196
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor KK Tang is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Digital Finance to reduce gender gap in financial inclusion: Evidence from South Asia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Haishan Yuan, Dr Lizi Yu
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Doctor Philosophy
Does Social Capital Attenuate Negative Mental Health Shocks? Evidence From a Natural Experiment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jonas Fooken, Dr Fu Ouyang
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Doctor Philosophy
Essays on the Economics of Mental Health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Stephen Birch, Professor Luke Connelly
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Doctor Philosophy
Socioeconomic status and purchase of soda in the United States: the role of consumers preference and in-store promotion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dong-Hyuk Kim
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Doctor Philosophy
Uncertainty, Learning and Growth Dynamics in Export Markets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Stephen Birch, Professor Luke Connelly
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Applied Econometric Essays in Health Economics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jonas Fooken, Dr Christiern Rose
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Three Essays on Student Learning Outcomes and Well-being
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rigissa Megalokonomou
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Inequality of Opportunity in China
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Contributions to the Theory and Practice of Inequality Measurement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Do better institutions alleviate the resource curse? Evidence from a dynamic panel approach
Associate Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Constructing Multidimensional Indexes of Development: A Factor Analysis Approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alicia Rambaldi, Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
EMPIRICAL STUDIES IN TRADE, FOREIGN INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alicia Rambaldi
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