Dr. Kai Liu

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kai Liu is a faculty member at the University of Cambridge, specializing in economics. His research interests encompass Labor Economics, Public Economics, Applied Microeconometrics, and the implications of economic policies in China. Through his academic work, he explores how capital market imperfections and skill accumulation impact inequality across the life cycle. He has obtained research grants from significant organizations, including the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), focusing on various aspects of child development and welfare analysis using microdata. Liu has also supervised and advised several PhD students in related fields, contributing to the academic growth of emerging economists. His scholarly contributions include publishing multiple working papers that examine complex economic behaviors and social issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Teaching and researching in the field of economics, with focus on labor and public economics.

Courses

Economics of Education Labor Economics Applied Microeconometrics

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.