Organization

Section I

Principal Economist (1)Ms Joyce Cheung (2810 2997)

Monitoring developments in the Hong Kong economy and in Hong Kong's major trading partners
Producing economic reports and official economic forecasts
Providing input and analysis on fiscal matters
Liaising with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on the interface between macroeconomic and monetary developments
In-depth research on selected economic subjects

Section II

Principal Economist (2)Dr James Patrick Vere (2810 3549)

Analysing and providing advice on the economic implications of policies and measures in such areas as -
- land, housing and property development
- territorial development strategy formulation
- infrastructural development
- telecommunications and broadcasting
- travel and tourism
- financial services
- transport and logistics
- health care financing
Monitoring developments in the property market and analysing their impacts on macro economy and financial stability

Section III

Principal Economist (3)Dr Ruby Zhu (2810 2081)

Analysing and providing advice on the economic implications of policies and measures in such areas as –
- Commerce and industry
- Environmental protection
- Home affairs and cultural and recreational services
- Public utilities
Monitoring developments in the Mainland economy and analysing their implications for the Hong Kong economy
Monitoring developments in regional economic cooperation and in international trade and economic relations (e.g. in the context of Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Trade Organization) and analysing their implications for the Hong Kong economy

Section IV

Principal Economist (4)Mr Eric Lee (2810 3643)

Providing analysis on structural and sectoral aspects of the Hong Kong economy
Monitoring developments in the labour market and analysing the economic implications of labour legislation and other issues in the labour field
Analysing and providing advice on manpower issues as well as the economic implications of education policies and measures

Section V

Principal Economist (5)Ms Reddy Ng (2810 3639)

Analysing economic implications of issues in the income distribution and welfare fields
Analysing economic implications of population ageing and other issues relating to population policy
Analysing economic implications of issues in poverty and related issues

Section VI

Principal Economist (6)Mr Desmond Hou (2810 3641)