Y. F. LUK
Dr. Y. F. LUK
Economics
Honorary Associate Professor

3910 2310

KK 305

Academic & Professional Qualification
  • AB (Chicago), MA, PhD (Cornell)
Biography

Dr. Luk joined HKU in 1993 and retired from his full-time position in 2017. He is currently teaching part-time in FBE.

Teaching
  • Global Economy, Money and Banking
Research Interest
  • Global Economy, Money and Banking, Economies of China and Hong Kong
Service to the University/Community
  • Former Director, School of Economics and Finance, HKU
  • Former Associate Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, HKU
Recent Publications
The Arrival of the Trump 2.0 Era

Donald Trump is set to return as President of the United States, ushering in the era of Trump 2.0. His new agenda focuses on tax cuts, reducing trade deficits, and limiting immigration. Trump aims to maintain low tax rates and has proposed a revamped tax structure in his "2025 Plan," which could worsen income inequality. Dr. Luk noted that while Trump's tax policies may stimulate the economy, they could also increase national debt and impact social welfare spending, thereby challenging government operations.

The Arrival of the Trump 2.0 Era

Donald Trump is set to return as President of the United States, ushering in the era of Trump 2.0. His new agenda focuses on tax cuts, reducing trade deficits, and limiting immigration. Trump aims to maintain low tax rates and has proposed a revamped tax structure in his "2025 Plan," which could worsen income inequality. Dr. Luk noted that while Trump's tax policies may stimulate the economy, they could also increase national debt and impact social welfare spending, thereby challenging government operations.

Will Trump Dismiss Powell?

With Trump’s recent victory in the U.S. presidential election, the new administration is set to appoint a fresh slate of department heads. However, the position of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain unchanged. Despite being Trump’s nominee, Powell has often found himself at odds with the President, particularly over interest rate hikes, which Trump has publicly criticized.

Will Trump Dismiss Powell?

With Trump’s recent victory in the U.S. presidential election, the new administration is set to appoint a fresh slate of department heads. However, the position of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain unchanged. Despite being Trump’s nominee, Powell has often found himself at odds with the President, particularly over interest rate hikes, which Trump has publicly criticized.

The U.S., Tariffs, and Trump

In the highly anticipated US presidential election, regardless of the outcome, the elected candidate will significantly impact the international political and economic landscape. Trump's foreign economic policy during his first term has already become apparent, with a strong focus on using tariffs as a negotiation tool. If re-elected, he intends to impose tariffs of up to 60% to 100% on Chinese products and 10% to 20% on goods from other countries.

The U.S., Tariffs, and Trump

In the highly anticipated US presidential election, regardless of the outcome, the elected candidate will significantly impact the international political and economic landscape. Trump's foreign economic policy during his first term has already become apparent, with a strong focus on using tariffs as a negotiation tool. If re-elected, he intends to impose tariffs of up to 60% to 100% on Chinese products and 10% to 20% on goods from other countries.

US Election and the Domestic and Global Economy

The upcoming US presidential election is poised to be a historic one, with its outcome closely tied to economic performance. Recent events, including the Russia-Ukraine war, soaring inflation, and the US-China tech rivalry, have created a turbulent global landscape. Voters are primarily concerned with economic issues, employment, healthcare, and immigration.

US Election and the Domestic and Global Economy

The upcoming US presidential election is poised to be a historic one, with its outcome closely tied to economic performance. Recent events, including the Russia-Ukraine war, soaring inflation, and the US-China tech rivalry, have created a turbulent global landscape. Voters are primarily concerned with economic issues, employment, healthcare, and immigration.

Africa Needs More Trade for Economic Development

While Africa is gaining a voice globally, with the African Union joining the G20, its economic progress lags behind. Africa's per capita income declined from 30% of the global average in 1990 to only 21% in 2023, with low participation in international trade beyond exporting raw materials.

Africa Needs More Trade for Economic Development

While Africa is gaining a voice globally, with the African Union joining the G20, its economic progress lags behind. Africa's per capita income declined from 30% of the global average in 1990 to only 21% in 2023, with low participation in international trade beyond exporting raw materials.