Organization

Organization Chart Government Economist - Ms Irina Fan 28103663 Deputy Government Economist - Dr Cecilia Lam 28103172 Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V Section VI Principal Economist (1) - Mr Eric Lee 28103643 Principal Economist (2) - Dr James Patrick Vere 28103549 Principal Economist (3) - Dr Ruby Zhu 28102081 Principal Economist (4) - Mr Eric Shum 28103687 Principal Economist (5) - Mr Desmond Hou 28103641
Section I
Principal Economist (1)Mr Eric Lee (2810 3643)
  • Analysing economic developments in Hong Kong and worldwide
  • Producing economic reports and official economic forecasts
  • Providing analytical support on public finance matters
  • Conducting in-depth research on selected economic issues
Section II
Principal Economist (2)Dr James Patrick Vere (2810 3549)
  • Analysing developments in the property market and their macroeconomic implications
  • Analysing and providing advice on the economic implications of policies and measures in such areas as -
    • Land and housing
    • Transport and logistics
    • Infrastructural development
    • Environmental protection
Section III
Principal Economist (3)Dr Ruby Zhu (2810 2081)
  • Analysing the Mainland economy and its implications for the Hong Kong Economy
  • Analysing and providing advice on the economic implications of policies and measures in such areas as –
    • Culture, sports and tourism
Section IV
Principal Economist (4)Mr Eric Shum (2810 3687)
  • Analysing developments in the labour market and population, and their macroeconomic implications
  • Analysing and providing advice on the economic implications of policies and measures in such areas as -
    • Labour and manpower resources
    • Poverty alleviation and welfare
    • Education
    • Healthcare
    • Commerce and trade
  • Monitoring developments in international organisations and credit rating agencies, and analysing their implications for the Hong Kong economy
Section V
Principal Economist (5)Mr Desmond Hou (2810 3641)
  • Analysing Asian economies (excluding Chinese Mainland) and their implications for the Hong Kong economy
  • Analysing Hong Kong's international competitiveness and engaging with relevant institutes
  • Analysing and providing advice on the economic implications of policies and measures in such areas as –
    • Financial services
    • Innovation and technology
    • Intellectual property
    • Telecommunications and broadcasting
  • Monitoring developments in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Pacific Economic Cooperation Council and analysing their implications for the Hong Kong economy