Research Resources

Comprehensive collection of data sources and analytical materials for Hong Kong labor market research

This page provides links to official government sources, international labor organizations, and research institutions that publish data and analysis relevant to Hong Kong's labor market. These resources support evidence-based research and informed policy discussion.

Hong Kong Government Sources

Official statistics and labor market information from government agencies

Census and Statistics Department

The primary source for labor force statistics, including quarterly employment surveys, unemployment rates, wage indices, and comprehensive demographic labor market data. Provides detailed sectoral breakdowns and historical time-series data.

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Labour Department

Information on employment services, labor relations, occupational safety, and employment regulations. Publishes vacancy statistics, earnings surveys, and labor market trend reports useful for understanding employer demand and workforce conditions.

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Labour and Welfare Bureau

Policy papers, consultation documents, and strategic frameworks related to labor policy, social welfare, workforce development, and employment initiatives. Essential for understanding government policy directions and reform proposals.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Economic research and financial stability reports that include labor market analysis within broader macroeconomic context. Provides insights into employment conditions in the banking and financial services sector.

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Education Bureau

Data on educational attainment, vocational training programs, and skills development initiatives that inform analysis of labor force qualifications and human capital development in Hong Kong.

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Employees Retraining Board

Information on retraining programs, skills upgrading courses, and placement services for displaced workers. Useful for understanding workforce adaptation strategies and skills mismatch issues.

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International Organizations

Global labor market data and comparative research frameworks

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Global labor standards, international employment statistics, and comparative labor market analysis. ILO databases provide cross-country data enabling Hong Kong's labor market to be situated within international contexts.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Employment outlook reports, labor market policy assessments, and skills development frameworks. OECD methodology and indicators inform comparative analysis of advanced economy labor markets.

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World Bank - Employment and Labor Markets

Development economics perspective on employment issues, including labor market flexibility, informality, and workforce development in middle and high-income economies.

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Regional economic outlooks and labor market studies focusing on Asia-Pacific economies, including analysis of structural transformation, demographic transitions, and regional labor mobility.

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Research Institutions & Think Tanks

Academic research centers and policy institutes conducting labor market analysis

Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy (HKIEBS)

University-based research center producing economic analysis and policy recommendations, including labor market research relevant to Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

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Hong Kong Centre for Economic Research

Independent research organization providing economic forecasts, policy analysis, and research on Hong Kong's economic development, including employment and labor market trends.

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Our Hong Kong Foundation

Policy think tank publishing research papers on economic competitiveness, workforce development, and social policy issues affecting Hong Kong's labor market dynamics.

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LKYSPP - Centre on Asia and Globalisation

Research center at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy producing comparative studies on Asian economies, including analysis of labor markets, skills development, and regional integration.

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Data Tools & Databases

Specialized databases and analytical tools for labor market research

ILOSTAT Database

Comprehensive international labor statistics database enabling cross-country comparisons of employment indicators, wage levels, working conditions, and labor force characteristics.

OECD.Stat

Statistical database providing access to OECD labor market indicators, employment protection indices, skills assessment data, and comparative policy metrics.

World Bank Open Data

Free and open access to global development data, including labor force participation rates, unemployment statistics, and economic indicators for comparative analysis.

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