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Lawrence Khoo
P7304, Dept. of Economics & Finance, City University of H. K., Kowloon, H. K.
Tel: (852) 2788-7311
Web page: http://www.geocities.com/lawrencekhoo/

EDUCATION

Harvard University Ph.D. Economics Spring 1996
· Specializing in Econometrics and Macroeconomics
M.A. Economics Spring 1993
· Awarded the International Predissertation Fellowship

U/C Berkeley B.A. Economics with Highest Honors Fall 1988
· Nominated to Phi Beta Kappa
· Dean's List (3.9 of 4.0 GPA)

SKILLS

Hardware · Complete familiarity with all aspects of PC hardware, ethernet and LANs

Networking · Setup network servers and LANs
· Installed coax and twisted pair networks, hubs, switches and routers.
· Familiar with TCP/IP and IPX networking protocols

Software · Familiar with Windows 9x/NT, Linux, IBM AIX, Novell Netware,
Mac OS, Palm OS
· Experience with HTML, Perl, Pascal, Basic, TSP, SAS, Matlab.
· Familiar with many statistics, spreadsheet and word processing packages.

Statistics · Expertise in time series statistics, forecasting, multilevel analysis.

Languages · Fluent in English, Malay/Indonesian.
· Working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.

EXPERIENCE

Asst. Professor /
Computer Liaison Officer
City University of Hong Kong 1996 onwards
Dept. of Economics and Finance
· Oversaw the provision of IT services to the department
· Lectured in Macroeconomics, Statistics and Forecasting

Webpage Administrator Malaysian Association of Hong Kong 1997 to 1999
· Designed and programmed a website serving a community of over 5,000
people.

Resident IT Consultant USAID project for the Bureau of the Treasury, Gov.of the Philippines 1996
· Oversaw the installation and networking of Windows NT PC’s for the
Treasury building (serving over 2000 users)
· Managed a group of 3 computer technicians
· Interfaced with vendors installing an Oracle database system
· Conducted database usage and statistics training courses for treasury staff
· Oversaw installation of an information exchange system between regional
offices and the head office

Manager, Microcomputer Systems Harvard Economics Department 1990 to 1994
· Comprehensive software, hardware and network support for entire
Economics Department (over 500 users)
· System administrator for IBM AIX system
· Responsible for installation and upkeep of microcomputer lab

Resident Consultant Harvard Institute for Intl. Development 1993
And the Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan
· Advised Central Bank staff on procedures for commercial bank
supervision and oversight

Vice President IT Student Council Harvard Graduate Student Council 1990 to 1991
· Planned and oversaw the Student Council’s IT facilities.
· Installed and networked Apple Macintosh/ PC’s based computer labs

Investment Portfolio Analyst Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. 1989
Wardley Investment Services, Singapore
· Worked with a group of analysts to identify value investments

Database Manager Oxfam America, West Coast Office 1987 to 1988
· Responsible for organizing and updating the donor address database

GRANTS

Direct Allocation Grant City University Research Committee, HK$71,000 1998 to 2000
· "Modeling Fertility and Education Choice in Developing Countries"

Strategic Research Grant City University Research Committee, HK$167,000 1997 to 1999
· "Money Demand in Hong Kong During the Asian Currency Crisis"

International Predissertation Fellowship Social Science Research Council, US$ 24,000 1991 to 1992
for research on Indian Non-Government Organizations.

RECENT PAPERS

“Analyzing Groupwork: A Multilevel Time-series Approach”
(with Dr. Chiu Ming Ming of the Chinese University of Hong Kong)

"Fertility and Education Choice with Non-Altruistic Parents"
Presented at the WEA Annual Meeting, June 2000.

"Status Distortions in Group Problem Solving Sessions"
(with Dr. Chiu Ming Ming of the Chinese University of Hong Kong)

"Income Inequality, Fertility Choice, and Economic Growth: Theory and Evidence"
(with Dr. Benjamin Dennis of the University of the Pacific.)
Harvard Institute for International Development - Discussion Paper # 687, March 1999.

OTHER INTERESTS

Hiking, bicycling. Traveled and hiked extensively through East and South East Asia, Australia,
New Zealand, India and North America.

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EDUCATION
Harvard University	Ph.D. Economics Spring 1996 · Specializing in Econometrics and Macroeconomics M.A. Economics Spring 1993 · Awarded the International Predissertation Fellowship
U/C Berkeley	B.A. Economics with Highest Honors Fall 1988 · Nominated to Phi Beta Kappa · Dean's List (3.9 of 4.0 GPA)
SKILLS
Hardware	· Complete familiarity with all aspects of PC hardware, ethernet and LANs
Networking	· Setup network servers and LANs · Installed coax and twisted pair networks, hubs, switches and routers. · Familiar with TCP/IP and IPX networking protocols
Software	· Familiar with Windows 9x/NT, Linux, IBM AIX, Novell Netware, Mac OS, Palm OS · Experience with HTML, Perl, Pascal, Basic, TSP, SAS, Matlab. · Familiar with many statistics, spreadsheet and word processing packages.
Statistics	· Expertise in time series statistics, forecasting, multilevel analysis.
Languages	· Fluent in English, Malay/Indonesian. · Working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.
EXPERIENCE
Asst. Professor / Computer Liaison Officer	City University of Hong Kong 1996 onwards Dept. of Economics and Finance · Oversaw the provision of IT services to the department · Lectured in Macroeconomics, Statistics and Forecasting
Webpage Administrator	Malaysian Association of Hong Kong 1997 to 1999 · Designed and programmed a website serving a community of over 5,000 people.
Resident IT Consultant	USAID project for the Bureau of the Treasury, Gov.of the Philippines 1996 · Oversaw the installation and networking of Windows NT PC’s for the Treasury building (serving over 2000 users) · Managed a group of 3 computer technicians · Interfaced with vendors installing an Oracle database system · Conducted database usage and statistics training courses for treasury staff · Oversaw installation of an information exchange system between regional offices and the head office
Manager, Microcomputer Systems	Harvard Economics Department 1990 to 1994 · Comprehensive software, hardware and network support for entire Economics Department (over 500 users) · System administrator for IBM AIX system · Responsible for installation and upkeep of microcomputer lab
Resident Consultant	Harvard Institute for Intl. Development 1993 And the Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan · Advised Central Bank staff on procedures for commercial bank supervision and oversight
Vice President IT Student Council	Harvard Graduate Student Council 1990 to 1991 · Planned and oversaw the Student Council’s IT facilities. · Installed and networked Apple Macintosh/ PC’s based computer labs
Investment Portfolio Analyst	Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. 1989 Wardley Investment Services, Singapore · Worked with a group of analysts to identify value investments
Database Manager	Oxfam America, West Coast Office 1987 to 1988 · Responsible for organizing and updating the donor address database
GRANTS
Direct Allocation Grant	City University Research Committee, HK$71,000 1998 to 2000 · "Modeling Fertility and Education Choice in Developing Countries"
Strategic Research Grant	City University Research Committee, HK$167,000 1997 to 1999 · "Money Demand in Hong Kong During the Asian Currency Crisis"
International Predissertation Fellowship	Social Science Research Council, US$ 24,000 1991 to 1992 for research on Indian Non-Government Organizations.
RECENT PAPERS
“Analyzing Groupwork: A Multilevel Time-series Approach” (with Dr. Chiu Ming Ming of the Chinese University of Hong Kong)
"Fertility and Education Choice with Non-Altruistic Parents" Presented at the WEA Annual Meeting, June 2000.
"Status Distortions in Group Problem Solving Sessions" (with Dr. Chiu Ming Ming of the Chinese University of Hong Kong)
"Income Inequality, Fertility Choice, and Economic Growth: Theory and Evidence" (with Dr. Benjamin Dennis of the University of the Pacific.) Harvard Institute for International Development - Discussion Paper # 687, March 1999.
OTHER INTERESTS
Hiking, bicycling. Traveled and hiked extensively through East and South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India and North America.