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HKEPC Background

The Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge (HKEPC) aims to engage university students in addressing real-world economic challenges through innovative policy proposals. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, the competition encourages participants to analyze critical issues, develop feasible solutions, and connect with professionals. The event will also serve as a platform for students to showcase their problem-solving skills and promote meaningful discussions on Hong Kong’s economic future.

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The HKEPC aspires to promote friendly competition, life-long practical learning, and cooperation through the following goals:

1. For Hong Kong university students to develop a stronger understanding of economic conditions in Hong Kong through research and proposal development.

2. To apply economic theories learned both in and outside the classroom in a practical manner for the benefit of Hong Kong and its citizens.

3. Promote cooperation and collaboration between university students, academia, industry professionals, and governmental entities.

4. Establish a basis where Hong Kong university students can share and develop their economic plans through competition.

 

HISTORY

HKEPC has been co-organised bi-annually by the HKUST Department of Economics and the Center for Economic Policy (CEP) since 2021. It is a case competition that aims to bridge the gap between economic theory and practicality, giving tertiary students a purpose to channel what they learn in the classroom to solve Hong Kong’s economic issues. In 2021, HKEPC focused on Hong Kong’s housing crisis, and in 2023, we tackled Hong Kong’s labor force crisis.

Timeline & Key Dates

15 March 2025 12:00 HKT

REGISTRATIONS

  • Form a team of 2-4

  • Begin registering for the Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge 2025​

25 March 2025 18:00-19:30 HKT

INFORMATION SESSION

  • Register for the HKEPC 2025 Info Session to find out key dates and details.

  • Ask any burning questions about the competition

07 April 2025 18:00-20:00 HKT

INDUSTRY SHARING SESSION

  • Strengthen your understanding of the topic

  • Hear from experts [Guest name 1] and [Guest name 2] to get handy tips and direction for the project

17 April 2025 23:59 HKT

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE

  • Finalise your idea

  • Submit your policy proposal following our guidelines

18-24 April 2025 18:00-19:30 HKT

FIRST-ROUND REVIEW & FEEDBACK

  • Detailed feedback provided to selected participants

  • Prepare and improve slides deck based on feedback (due 28 April 2025 23:59 HKT)

GRAND FINALE

  • Present your proposal to a team of expert judges

  • Networking session for all participants and experts

04 May 2025 11:00-21:00 HKT

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