Responsible for conducting analysis andforecast of economic growth and operation from the perspective of monetarypolicy formulation; engaging in studies on financial laws, rules andregulations and monitoring their compliance; conducting research into China'sindustrial policies and following up development of economic activities in theindustrial, agricultural, fiscal and trade sectors; assessing the enforcementof important financial policies on money and credit, interest rate, exchangerate and financial market, and putting forward relevant policy advice.