Political Economy of Macao Since 1999: The Dilemma of Success

by Guanjin Pan, Sheng Li, Yufan Hao

Book Overview

This book takes a comprehensive look at the governance and civil society of Macao, the shadowy mecca of gambling in Asia, and the reforms, changes, and social movements which are challenging that reputation today. Thanks to the rapid expansion of the local casino industry, Macao has experienced spectacular economic growth since it returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Following double-digit rates of economic growth between 2002 and 2013, Macao has...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811031371
• ISBN13: 9789811031373
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 8.7"