Kwok Yuen Fan

Kwok Yuen Fan

Kwok Yuen Fan is an assistant professor of economics and finance at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. He received his Ph.D. in Real Estate Economics from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on Sustainability, Real Estate Economics and Finance, and Corporate Finance.

Performance measurability, local government’s incentives, and regional air pollution reduction

Published in World Development, 2025

Enhanced environmental performance measurability leads to improved environmental quality, particularly when local leaders possess strong career incentives and their financial support is directly contingent on successful environmental protection outcomes.