Dr. Praopan Pratoomchat

Most recent degrees:

2013 - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Ph.D. in Economics - University of Utah – Dissertation/thesis topic: Comparison of Post-Keynesain and Neoclassical Growth Model on East Asian Economies

2012 – Master of Science (M.S.) - Economics - University of Utah

2005 - Master of Economics - Chulalongkorn University – Dissertation/thesis topic: Intra-industry trade between Thailand and China

2003 - Bachelor of Economics - Chulalongkorn University

Academic background:

Dr. Praopan Pratoomchat received her Bachelor and Master in Economics from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. She earned Master of Science and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah. Her Ph.D. dissertation was on the comparison of the Post-Keynesain and Neo-classical growth models on the East Asian Economies. She wants to bring the diverse perspectives of Economic theories and application to the students.

Research interests:

Her main research interest are Economic growth, East Asian Economies, China and global economy, Class conflicts, and International Trade and Development. Her recent working papers are on China's middle class, Homelessness and housing price in the U.S., and the study on High school graduation rates in the Midwest of the U.S.

Non-academic interests:

In her free time, she likes running and hope to finish her second and third marathons in 2018. She also enjoys baking from the international recipes.

Area of knowledge:

Economic growth, East Asian economy, international trade and development, and political economy

Recent accomplishments:

The Promoting Excellence in Teaching and Learning Orientation (2017), provided by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Wisconsin-Superior

China's Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China (2017), certified by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, offered through www.Coursera.org

Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models (2017), certified by University of Pennsylvania, offered through www.Coursera.org

Fundamentals of Quantitative Modelling, certified by University of Pennsylvania (2017), offered through www.Coursera.org

Economics of Money and Banking (2017), certified by Columbia University in the City of New York for non-credit course, offered through www.Coursera.org