Professor Andy McKay – Keynote speaker for VEAM 2025

bout Professor Andy McKay

Professor Andy McKay is a Professor of Development Economics at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Cambridge in 1990 and has since become a leading voice in development economics.

His research, which has a strong quantitative focus, addresses critical issues such as poverty, inequality, the informal sectors, and distributional impacts of economic growth. Professor McKay has worked extensively across Africa and Asia, and his research has important policy implications for agriculture, trade, and economic growth for developing countries. Notably, his extensive research on Vietnam has focused on crucial topics like agricultural commercialization, the impacts of food price hikes, and welfare dynamics in rural areas. His work provides a valuable understanding for the unique economic landscape of the country.

Professor McKay has publications in many high-impact journals, including Ecological Economics, World Development, Journal of Development Studies, Review of Development Economics, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of African Economies, alongside numerous other book chapters and advisory work. Since May 2025, he has served as a Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Review of Development Economics, further confirming his influence in the field.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Andy McKay to our VEAM 2025 and look forward to the depth of insight and expertise he will bring to our keynote sessions.