The Hong Kong Centre for Economic Research was founded in 1987. It is an independent, non-profit, educational, and research institution incorporated as a tax exempted charitable trust under the laws of Hong Kong. It is supported by sales of publications and donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Centre is affiliated with the HKU Business School of The University of Hong Kong, with convenient access to the academic world and numerous opportunities for interaction with local and international scholars.  Administratively and financially, the Centre is independently governed by its own Board of Trustees.  The research program is administered by the Director with advice from an international Board of Academic Advisors.