Chaleampong Kongcharoen

Chaleampong Kongcharoen

Assistant Professor of Economics, Associated Dean on Academic Affairs

Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University

Chaleampong Kongcharoen

Chaleampong Kongcharoen is an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. His research interests include time-series econometrics, macroeconometrics, inequality, financial econometrics, and health economics. He is a member of the Center for Research on Inequality and Social Policy (CRISP).

เฉลิมพงษ์ คงเจริญ เป็นผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ประจำคณะเศรษฐศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ งานวิจัยที่สนใจได้แก่ เศรษฐมิติอนุกรมเวลา เศรษฐมิติมหภาค และความเหลื่อมล้ำ

Interests

  • Time-series Econometrics
  • Macroeconometrics
  • Poverty and Inequality
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Health and Alcohol Policy

Education

  • PhD in Economics, 2011

    Michigan State University

  • MA in Economics, 2003

    Thammasat University, Thailand

  • BA in Economics, 2000

    Thammasat University, Thailand

Projects

*
All Macroeconomics Time Series Inequality Policy Evaluation Financial Econometrics Energy Health Policy Education

Macroeconomic Modelling and Risk Analytics for Government Savings Bank

A long-term series of consulting projects for Thailand’s Government Savings Bank, covering macroeconomic forecasting model development, GDP growth estimation, credit risk scoring, and economic confidence surveys.

Education Equity: Budgeting and Policy Dynamics in Thailand

Two projects on educational equity in Thailand — developing equity-based budgeting frameworks for education and studying the policy dynamics of educational equity — submitted to the Equity Fund for Education (EEF).

Social Monitoring for Research and Innovation Policy

Developed a social monitoring framework to track and evaluate the social impacts of research and innovation funding, submitted to the National Science Research and Innovation Fund (NRIIS/สกสว.).

Macroeconomic Modelling for NESDC

Two projects for Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council: assessing ASEAN integration impacts on inequality, and developing a Current Quarter Model for GDP nowcasting.

Econometric Modelling for the Ministry of Commerce

A series of consulting projects developing index forecasting models, macroeconomic models, and inequality analysis for Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce and its affiliated offices.

Econometric and Digital Budgeting Systems for the Budget Bureau

Two projects for Thailand’s Budget Bureau: developing a macroeconomic econometric model for budget strategy, and designing the conceptual framework for a new electronic budget management system.

Housing Mortgage Credit Forecasting Model

Developed an econometric model to forecast housing mortgage credit for the Government Housing Bank of Thailand and the overall banking system.

Alcohol Policy Impact Assessment in Thailand

Two projects evaluating the economic, health, and social consequences of alcohol policy reforms in Thailand — including CPTPP trade agreement implications and deregulation scenarios — for the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.

Macroeconomic Impact of Transport Infrastructure Investment

Two projects modelling the macroeconomic impacts of Thailand’s transport infrastructure development strategy and rail mass transit investment, for the Public Debt Management Office.

Valuing Intellectual Property Assets in Thai Businesses

Developed econometric methods to estimate the economic value of intellectual property assets held by Thai firms, submitted to the Department of Intellectual Property.

Energy Demand Forecasting for Conservation Policy

Two consecutive projects developing econometric forecasting models for energy consumption in Thailand’s transport sector and long-term electricity demand, submitted to the Energy Policy and Planning Office.

Promoting Electric Vehicle Adoption in Thailand

Studied incentive frameworks and policy measures to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Thailand, submitted to the Energy Conservation Fund.

Economic Forecasting and Social Condition Analysis

Research project for economic forecasting and social condition analysis, submitted to the National Economic and Social Advisory Council of Thailand.

Electricity Tariff Regulation under the Energy Industry Act

Studied guidelines for regulating electricity service tariffs under the Energy Industry Act B.E. 2550, examining regulatory frameworks and rate-setting principles.

Critical Constraints to Services Sector Development in Thailand

Identified and analysed the key structural and regulatory constraints limiting the development of Thailand’s services sector, commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Mining Revenue Management System under the Minerals Act

Developed a framework and criteria for collecting mineral royalties under the Minerals Act B.E. 2510, submitted to the Department of Primary Industries and Mines.