From East To West: Memoirs Of A Finance Professor On Academia, Practice, And Policy

From East To West: Memoirs Of A Finance Professor On Academia, Practice, And Policy

by Cheng Few Lee
From East To West: Memoirs Of A Finance Professor On Academia, Practice, And Policy

From East To West: Memoirs Of A Finance Professor On Academia, Practice, And Policy

by Cheng Few Lee

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Overview

This memoir presents a special look into Professor Cheng-Few Lee's formative childhood years, his distinguished career as a respected scholar and conference organizer, and his substantial experience in the fields of education and policy-making. It shares the innovative methods and forward-looking educational philosophy that underpin the rigorous training of his students in finance and accounting. This memoir also reflects upon Professor Lee's life experiences, and his involvement in business consulting and government policy-making. Readers will enjoy this private retrospection into the memories, experiences, and philosophy of this humble man, who is counted among the most published finance professors and experienced journal editors in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789813146129
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 01/13/2017
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Foreword I Governor Fai-nan Perng xiii

Foreword II Dean Lei Lei xv

Foreword III Richard E. Kihlstrom xvii

Foreword IV Ivan Brick xix

Foreword V Yong Shi xxiii

Chapter 1 Happy Childhood of Kites and Geese 1

Chapter 2 Mathematics and Chemistry at Chien Kuo (C.K.) High School 10

Chapter 3 Misfortune May Be a Blessing in Disguise 18

Chapter 4 Happy Family Life 31

Chapter 5 Help from President Lee Teng-hui 42

Chapter 6 Relationship with Ex-Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Kuo-shu Liang 54

Chapter 7 Teaching Method and Educational Philosophy 70

Chapter 8 Experience in Training Ph.D. Students in Finance and Accounting 85

Chapter 9 Innovative and Active Approach to Teaching Finance 94

Chapter 10 World Records in Academic Achievements 107

Chapter 11 Traveling and Lecturing All Over the World 120

Chapter 12 Editing Journals and Writing Books 138

Chapter 13 Participation in Taiwanese Democratic Movements 154

Chapter 14 My Relationships with Important People in Academic Institutes, the Industry, and Taiwan Government 164

Chapter 15 Contributions to Taiwan's Economic and Financial Policies 179

Chapter 16 Contributions to Taiwan's Management Education 206

Chapter 17 Forty Three Years of a Challenging and Rewarding Academic Career 217

Chapter 18 Life Begins at 70 227

Appendix I Chronology of Events 233

Appendix II List of Important Books Authored and Coauthored by Cheng-Few Lee 249

Appendix III Additional Materials 267

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