成功之申請人將須獨立進行深入的經濟研究及撰寫研究報告，工作範圍包括： （a） 就香港及其主要貿易伙伴進行經濟分析及研究； （b） 就香港的策略性行業進行聚焦及深入的研究工作； （c） 就政府各類政策及計劃提供分析支援及專業意見； （d） 為政府經濟顧問提供其他分析及研究工作。

Successful candidate(s) will have to undertake in-depth economic research independently and produce reports on one or more of the following aspects : (a) to conduct economic research and analysis on Hong Kong economy and its major trading partners; (b) to conduct focused and intensive studies on strategic sectors of the Hong Kong economy; (c) to provide analytical support and render professional advice on various government policies and projects; and (d) any other analysis and research work as directed by the Government Economist.