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
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
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Kai Sun, Daniel J. Henderson, and Subal C. Kumbhakar, 2011, “Biases in Approximating Log Production,” Journal of Applied Econometrics, 26(4), 708-714.
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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.
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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
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“Regression and Inference under Smoothness Restrictions”, with Christopher F. Parmeter, Daniel J. Henderson and Subal C. Kumbhakar, submitted to Econometric Reviews.
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“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.
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"Does institutional quality affect firm performance? Insights from a semiparametric approach", with Sumon K. Bhaumik, Ralitza Dimova, and Subal C. Kumbhakar