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About Me
About Me
My entire life is one big tour of the former British Empire's crown colonies. Born and raised in Malaysia for 7 years, my family decided to provide my sister and I with a better education by going somewhere "great". Hence, we landed in Birmingham, Great Britain where I spent the next 4 years completing primary school. We then moved to Bengaluru, India for 6 years where I completed my middle and high school. I then moved to Minnesota, USA and attended Gustavus Adolphus College, majoring in Economics. My Economics PhD is from West Virginia University, Morgantown. Overall, my life is one giant tour of the ol' crown colonies.
Outside of economics, I am a fan of travelling, drawing, and reading history. The map below presents all the countries I've resided, and visited. I enjoy drawing and sketching with fine liner pens, especially animated shows such as One-Piece, and Bleach. History has interested me since middle school, particularly World War I & II history. My hobby reading focuses on influential figures surrounding that time period, internal political dynamics, and strategies to secure & maintain influence within governments.
Countries Resided
Countries Resided
Malaysia: Penang, 2 years ➡ Kuala Lumpur, 5 years
U.K: Birmingham, 4 years
India: Bengaluru, 6 years
U.S: Minnesota, 4 years ➡ West Virginia, 5 years
➡ Georgia, 2024-
Countries Visited
Countries Visited
Asia:
Cambodia
China (Hong Kong)
IndonesiaD
Japan
MalaysiaD
MaldivesD
Myanmar
PhilippinesD
Singapore
South Korea
Sri LankaD
Thailand
Vietnam
Arabian Peninsula:
OmanD
U.A.E
Europe:
Austria
Belgium
Czechia
Denmark
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Sweden
Oceania:
Australia
New Zealand
(D): I am a PADI open-water certified diver and have scuba dived in the country
US States Visited:
US States Visited:
Alabama: Auburn
Arizona: Sedona, Flagstaff
California: Los Angeles
Georgia: Atlanta, Rome,
Illinois: Normal, Chicago
Kansas: Wichita
Louisiana: New Orleans
Massachusetts: Boston, Amherst
Minnesota: Mankato, Twin Cities, St.Cloud, Luvurne
Missouri: Kansas City, St. Louis
New Jersey: Newark
New York: New York City
North Carolina: Charlotte
Ohio: Bowling Green
Oregon: Ritter, Pendelton, Newport, Hood River
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach
Tennessee: Chattanooga
Texas: Austin
Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Washington, DC
West Virginia: Charleston, Morgantown
Wisconsin: Minong
Favorite Books & Research
Favorite Books & Research
The Political Economy of Populism
Guriev, S., & Papaioannou, E. (2022). The political economy of populism. Journal of Economic Literature, 60(3), 753-832
The Washington War: FDR's Inner Circle and the Politics of Power That Won World War II
Lacey, J. (2020). The Washington War: FDR's Inner Circle and the Politics of Power that Won World War II. Bantam.
Informational Autocracies
Guriev, S., & Treisman, D. (2019). Informational autocrats. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 33(4), 100-127.
Stalin: The Court of The Red Tsar
Montefiore, S. S. (2010). Stalin: The Court of The Red Tsar. Hachette UK.
From Foot Soldier to Finance Minister: Takahashi Korekiyo, Japan's Keynes
Smethurst, R. (2007). From Foot Soldier to Finance Minister: Takahashi Korekiyo, Japan's Keynes. Harvard University Asia Center Publications Program.
The Economics of World War II: Six Great Powers in International Comparisons
Harrison, M. (Ed.). (2000). The economics of World War II: six great powers in international comparison. Cambridge University Press.
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves
Ridley, M. (2012). The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves. Brock Education Journal, 21(2).
Media
Media
"WVU economics student discovers congestion ‘shock waves’ generated by NFL traffic"
Article on my Stadiums & Congestion paper by Micaela Morrissette, WVUToday, 12th Aug 2024
"What a lovely dinner conversation with Dr. Khoo about the economics behind Thanksgiving!"
Instagram reel by the Campbell Business School Social Media team for student engagement on Economics & Thanksgiving
Instagram reel by the Campbell Business School Social Media team for student engagement on professors after school life
Instagram reel by the Campbell Business School Social Media team for student engagement
"We asked Berry students to tell us about—and bring us—their favorite professors"
Instagram reel by the Berry College Social Media team for student engagement
"Green Talks: Mountain Day Edition"
Instagram Reel by the Campbell Business School Social Media team for student engagement
Pictures
Pictures
I love animals, and was very happy an Eclectus parrot landed on me at the Kuala Lumpur Open-air Aviary!
Hosting Orley Ashenfelter - author of the Big Mac Index - at Gustavus Adolphus College Nobel Conference
Meeting Paul Collier - leading researcher on economic development in Africa
Presenting my Presidential Student-Faculty Grant research on FDI and Economic Freedom using System GMM
My fan-drawing of Chopper from the show One-Piece - Drawn in Photoshop
My lil' sunshine, Ray! She's forever hungry, & far too friendly with people
One of my favorite meals to make, Beef Wellington with roast potatoes
Since starting grad school, I cook a Thanksgiving meal, & invite friends to celebrate every year!
Family Photos
Family Photos
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