The Enterprise Research Institute (ERI) specializes in providing the government and enterprises with consulting services through research on theories, policies and practices, including:Theoretical research, Policy research.

The main function of the Research Institute of Finance (RIF) is to research important theoretical and policy issues in financial reform and development, focusing on macro, strategic, policy-oriented and foreseeable issues.

It undertakes research on theories, strategies, institutions and policies for building a resource-conserving and environmentally-friendly society to promote sustainable development.

It undertakes research on overall, comprehensive, strategic and foresight issues concerning China's economic and social transformation. It serves the government's policy-making efforts.

The main functions of the Information Center include:Collect information and data required in the DRC’s research work, establish an information-processing system, conduct information exchanges with other institutions.