Hit by the global recession, the economy of Macao SAR contracted 12.8 percent in the first half of 2009, with pronounced declines in both exports and investment. However, labor market performance remained stable, with the latest unemployment rate remaining at 3.7 percent. Inflationary pressures were quickly alleviated.
She launched the annual Consumer Expenditure Survey, as well as many other important data series, and elevated the skills and quality of statistical analysis throughout the agency.