Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Grace Lee Hooi Yean is a Professor of Economics and Head of the Department of Economics with Monash University Malaysia. She is also the leader of the research cluster ‘Thriving Communities’ for the School of Business. The research cluster aims to shift marginalised communities towards becoming thriving communities. In addition, she is the principal investigator (PI) of the World Values Survey (WVS) for Malaysia (Wave 6 and Wave 7), and is one of the elected executive members of the WVSA (2022-2027).
Her principal areas of interest are applied economics, experimental and behavioural economics. She has published numerous articles in top-tier academic journals, including Management Science, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, and Public Choice. As a supervisor of many honours and PhD students, she has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to teaching, earning awards such as Teaching Prizes, PVC's Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Research, the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Honours Supervision, and the Dean's Award for Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Research Excellence.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Experimental economics
- Behavioural economics
- Cultural economics
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Empowering from Within: Evaluating the Effectiveness of WOW’s Mentorship Program and Entrepreneurship Development Program for B40 Women Entrepreneurs as Community Leaders in Malaysia
Hui Ping, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, G. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Haniff, A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
31/03/25 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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App-based climate change education study in Malaysia
Lee, G. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
26/03/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Empowering disadvantaged and vulnerable women through entrepreneurship”
Lee, G. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Rural women empowerment through entrepreneurship
Lee, G. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pei Hwa, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rahman, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yong, S. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 30/11/22
Project: Research
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Rural women empowerment through entrepreneurship in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
Lee, G. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shahriar, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Xiao, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wee Chan, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rahman, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pei Hwa, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Siah, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Geok May, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baihaqi, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moore, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Guelich, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & French, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/08/19 → 14/08/22
Project: Research
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Women’s microentrepreneurial self-efficacy and life satisfaction in Malaysia: the mediating role of individual autonomy
Koh, S. G. M. & Yean, G. L. H., 2026, Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Asian Region: Building Sustainable and Responsible Businesses. Menzies, J., Chavan, M., Zutshi, A., North-Samardzic, A. & Lubna Alam, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 114-129 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Fair compensation for women in leadership: impact on firm performance
Looi, K. Y., Koh, S. G. M. & Lee, G. H. Y., 2025, In: Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society. 25, 5, p. 1077-1095 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Incentivizing participation with full completion: the power of self-selected rewards
Incekara-Hafalir, E., Lee, G. H. & Xiao, E., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics. 117, 8 p., 102409.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Alleviating poverty through ‘Women of Will’ interest-free microcredit and mentoring model in Malaysia
Lee, G. H. Y., Koh, S. G. M., Chen, V. & Charwat, N., Sept 2024, In: The International Journal of Community and Social Development. 6, 3, p. 263-281 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Guest editorial: Reimaging and contextualising women’s entrepreneurship in Asia
Mustafa, M. J., Elliott, C. J., Ramos, H. M. & Lee, G. H. Y., 17 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies. 16, 1, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean's Commendations for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact
Lee, G. H. (Recipient) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean’s Award for Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion Research Excellence
Lee, G. H. (Recipient), Geok May, K. (Recipient) & French, J. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash School of Business Excellence Awards (Engagement & Impact Excellence)
Lee, G. H. (Recipient), 3 Dec 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash School of Business Excellence Awards (Research Excellence - Best Supervisor)
Lee, G. H. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Honours Supervision
Lee, G. H. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Pathways to Funding: Securing External Research Grants
Yee Wen, L. (Organiser), Avvari, V. M. (Organiser), Lim, E. (Speaker), Khaw, K. (Speaker), Bayhon Barrios, E. (Speaker), Lee, G. H. (Speaker) & A. Khalim, N. H. (Speaker)
21 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Singapore Economic Review Conference (SERC) 2024
Lee, G. H. (Speaker) & Koh, S. G. M. (Speaker)
31 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Finishing what you start, including New Year resolutions
Lee, G. H. (Contributor)
17 Feb 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Focus Group Discussion with Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) (Event)
Siah, A. (Member), Lee, G. H. (Member), Avvari, V. M. (Member), French, J. (Member), Hui Ping, H. (Member) & My Trang, T. (Member)
11 Oct 2023Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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Climate Change in Malaysia and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC): Updates, Issues and Options
Lee, G. H. (Invited speaker)
8 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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The Battle Against Female Poverty And How We Can Win!
Lee, G. H., Geok May, K., Chen, V. & Charwat, N.
27/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Many women still live in poverty, but we can change this
Lee, G. H., Geok May, K., Chen, V. & Charwat, N.
22/01/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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