Background
Kueh, Yak Yeow was born on August 25, 1937 in Simanggang, Malaysia. Son of Chuang Tock and Siang Kiang (Tan) Kueh.
Kueh, Yak Yeow was born on August 25, 1937 in Simanggang, Malaysia. Son of Chuang Tock and Siang Kiang (Tan) Kueh.
Diploma in commerce, New Asia College, Hong Kong, 1961; Bachelor of Laws in Economics, New Asia College, 1962; M Political Science, Marburg U., Federal Republic Germany, 1964; D Political Science, Marburg U., 1966.
Lecturer economics, Chinese U. Hong Kong, 1967-1985;
senior lecturer in economics, Chinese U. Hong Kong, 1986-1988;
professor, director Center Chinese Political Economy, Macquarie U., Sydney, Australia, since 1988. Assistant professor social science, Western Michigan U., 1970-1971. Consultant, Internat.Labour Organisation, Geneva, 1983.
Member editorial board, The China Quarterly.
Member American Economics Association, Hong Kong Economics Association (member Executive Committee 1975-1983).
Married Cathie S.W. Wang, December 20, 1970. Children: Tan-Yuan, Chien-Yuan, Hao-Yuan.