Social Policy Reform in Hong Kong and Shanghai: A Tale of Two Cities: A Tale of Two Cities

by Lynn T. White III, Gui Shixun, Linda Wong

Book Overview

As the richest cities in the world's most populous nation, Hong Kong and Shanghai have recently experienced dynamic growth spurred by more and better-managed capital. These cities also have social problems whose solutions will cost money. Their urban populations are aging. Health finance at the level these "First World" cities demand threatens to consume a large portion of the municipal budgets. Eldercare and social security are now less well covered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765613123
• ISBN13: 9780765613127
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"