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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.

HKEPC 2025

WIN EXCITING PRIZES

WINNING TEAM CASH PRIZE

HKD 20,000

FIRST RUNNER UP

HKD 10,000

SECOND RUNNER UP

HKD 5,000

Timeline & Key Dates

28 March 2025 12:00 HKT

REGISTRATIONS OPEN

  • Form a team of 2-4 with at least one member studying in UGC-sponsored universities

  • Submit your registration for the Hong Kong Economic Policy Challenge 2025 by 21 April​

04 May 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS

  • After thorough screening 6 finalist teams are selected to present their policies in the Grand Finale

  • Prepare and improve slides deck based on feedback (due 10 May 2025 23:59 HKT)

15 April 2025 19:00-20:00 HKT

  • Hear from Mr. Andrew Work, Co-Founder and CEO, New Work Media, Co-founder and Director, The Lion Rock Institute, and Commissioner to Hong Kong, World Business Angel Investor Forum

  • Venue: HKUST Campus (TBC)

  • Register Now

07 April 2025 18:00-19:00 HKT

INFORMATION SESSION

25 April 2025 23:59 HKT

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE

10 May 2025

GRAND FINALE

  • Present your proposal to a team of expert judges

  • Networking session for all participants and experts

Information Session

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