Fixing Inequality in Hong Kong
$76.02
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2017
Summary
When discussing inequality and poverty in Hong Kong, scholars and politicians often focus on the failures of government policy and push for an increase in social welfare. Richard Wong argues in Fixing Inequality in Hong Kong that universal retirement support, minimum wage, and standard hours of work are of limited effect in alleviating inequality. By comparing Hong Kong with Singapore, he points out that Hong Kong needs a new and long-term strategy on human resource policy. He recommends more…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789888390670 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9888390678 |
| Author: | Yue Chim Richar Wong |
| Publisher: | Hong Kong University Press |
| Imprint: | Hong Kong University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 466g |
| Dimensions: | 227mm x 153mm x 16mm |
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About The Author
Yue Chim Richar Wong
Yue Chim Richard Wong is professor of economics and Philip Wong Kennedy Wong Professor in political economy at the University of Hong Kong, where he has served as former deputy vice-chancellor and provost.
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