Yu-Hsiang Lei

Assistant Professor of Economics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Yu-Hsiang Lei is an assistant professor of economics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He received his B.A. from the National Taiwan University and completed his MSc. in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics and Ph.D. in Economics at the LSE. His current research interest mainly lies in development economics, with a focus on political economy and public infrastructure.

Recent work by Yu-Hsiang Lei

Protecting girls at school: How sanitation infrastructure can reduce sexual violence

In India, over 30% of reported rape cases involve victims under 18, with girls particularly at-risk. Legal reforms and cultural shifts are essential, but slow to implement. Could school toilets provide a short-term solution to the problem?

Health

Pei Gao Aditi Kothari Yu-Hsiang Lei

Published 07.03.25

Communication infrastructure and stabilising food prices: Evidence from the telegraph network in China

Timely information brought about by communication infrastructure enables risk-sharing across regions

Infrastructure

Pei Gao Yu-Hsiang Lei

Published 21.01.22

Yu-Hsiang Lei

Recent work by Yu-Hsiang Lei

Protecting girls at school: How sanitation infrastructure can reduce sexual violence

Communication infrastructure and stabilising food prices: Evidence from the telegraph network in China