Computer Facilities and Databases
The Department of Economics provides state-of-the-art computing facilities to support both teaching and research. Through our dedicated high-performance computer cluster, faculty members and students have exclusive 24/7 cloud access to the latest artificial intelligence, econometric, and data analytics software, empowering them to conduct research and analyse data wherever they are.
Data Analytics Computer Lab
In addition, the Data Analytics Computer Lab, located in Room 1016, Esther Lee Building, is open seven days a week from 08:00 to 22:00. The lab provides access to a comprehensive range of professional financial and economic databases, offering faculty members and students valuable hands-on experience with industry-standard research resources. Access to selected databases may require a reservation. Available databases include:
- Bloomberg
- WIND Database
- China Census Database
- Refinitiv Datastream
- CEIC Database
- BoardEx
- Thomson Reuters Eikon with Datastream
These resources equip our faculty members and students with powerful tools for economic research, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
Scan the QR code below to make a reservation and begin exploring the data resources available through the Department of Economics.
Printing Service
The Department also provides printing services for postgraduate students at 10/F, Esther Lee Building and Room 306, United College of Asia. Students may use the self-service multi-functional printer (MFP) facilities upon installing the required printer driver on their devices. Detailed setup instructions and printer driver information are available below.
| Model @ Location | Windows
(Win10, 11) |
MacOS
(Apple Silicon) |
Using Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUJIFILM Apeos C7070 @ ELB10F | download | download (Mac) | download |
| Kyocera ECOSYS M3645idn @ UCA306 | download | download (Mac) | download |
Note: Mac users, please refer to the documentation emailed to you for driver installation.
We look forward to supporting your learning, research, and discovery journey.
