The politics of wealth distribution in Hong Kong
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asian Business and Economics Research Unit Newsletter
Publication Date
6-1-2008
Issue
Jun. 2008
First Page
13
Last Page
15
Abstract
A leading US politician, Tip O’Neill, famously argued that “all politics is local”. Despite the deep political interest taken by Beijing in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), this claim still largely holds true in Hong Kong. For example, the way Hong Kong political figures conduct themselves is what will most shape the outcome of the Legislative Council (LegCo) elections later this year. And perhaps no aspect of politics is more “local” than the way a government taxes - and then spends its revenue.
Additional Information
This article was also published as "The tipping point", South Chine Morning Post, June 2008.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Culen, R., & Simmons, R. (2008). The politics of wealth distribution in Hong Kong. Asian Business and Economics Research Unit Newsletter, (Jun. 2008), 13-15.