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Hong Kong Social and Economic Trends published
The Census and Statistics Department has just published the 1995 edition of "Hong Kong Social and Economic Trends". In this edition, a bilingual presentation in English and Chinese is adopted for the first time.
The period of statistical analysis covered by this edition is from 1984 to 1994. With 72 tables and 38 charts, plus concise descriptions, this publication gives readers an overall view of Hong Kong's social and economic development over the past decade.
Contents of the publication include:
population growth and changes in demographic structure
* development in housing, education, health and social welfare
* economic growth as reflected by changes in the gross domestic product
* developments in major sectors of the economy
* inflation as reflected by changes in the consumer price indices
* external trade
* labour market
The publication also provides definitions of important terms, explanations of key concepts and sources of information.
Newly introduced in the 1995 edition is a section which lists major social and economic events about Hong Kong during the period from 1984 to 1994. Many events on the list are those that have shaped Hong Kong's social and economic development during the period, the effect of which is also reflected in statistics presented in the publication.
Some examples of statistical information presented in the publication are:
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