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Dr Kai Sun

Dr Kai Sun

Lecturer in Economics

Economics and Strategy Group

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Qualifications & Education

 Ph.D., Economics, State University of New York at Binghamton, USA, 2011

Teaching Activity

BS2220 Introduction to Econometrics

Research interests

  • Applied Microeconometrics

  • Productivity Analysis

  • Nonparametric Econometrics

Current Research Funding

Natural Science Foundation of China, “Migration Decision of Coastal Manufacturing Firms Based on a Regional Dynamic Comparative Study of Cost Efficiency: The Case of Pearl River Delta,” with Rui Zhang and Subal C. Kumbhakar

Selected Publications

  •  Kai Sun, Daniel J. Henderson, and Subal C. Kumbhakar, 2011, “Biases in Approximating Log Production,” Journal of Applied Econometrics, 26(4), 708-714.

  • Subal C. Kumbhakar and Kai Sun, 2011, “Estimation of TFP Growth: A Semiparametric Smooth Coefficient Approach”, Empirical Economics, forthcoming. DOI: 10.1007/s00181-011-0468-x.

  •  Rui Zhang, Kai Sun, Michael S. Delgado, and Subal C. Kumbhakar, 2011, "Productivity in China’s High Technology Industry: Regional Heterogeneity and R&D", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, forthcoming.

Working Papers

  • “Regression and Inference under Smoothness Restrictions”, with Christopher F. Parmeter, Daniel J. Henderson and Subal C. Kumbhakar, submitted to Econometric Reviews.

  • “Constrained Nonparametric Estimation of the Morishima Elasticity of Complementarity: Application to Norwegian Timber Production”, with Daniel J. Henderson, Subal C. Kumbhakar and Christopher F. Parmeter.

  • "Does institutional quality affect firm performance? Insights from a semiparametric approach", with Sumon K. Bhaumik, Ralitza Dimova, and Subal C. Kumbhakar