Poverty in a rich society : : the case of Hong Kong / / edited by Maggie K.W. Lau and David Gordon.
Hong Kong has remained a wealthy financial hub but its income inequality is greater than that in any developed economy. The growing unequal income distribution and poverty in Hong Kong have aroused public concern. This book brings together some of Hong Kong's and the U.K.'s leading experts...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Sha Tin New Town, Hong Kong : : The Chinese University Press,, [2017] 2017 |
| Year of Publication: | 2017 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xx, 216 pages) :; illustrations |
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| Summary: | Hong Kong has remained a wealthy financial hub but its income inequality is greater than that in any developed economy. The growing unequal income distribution and poverty in Hong Kong have aroused public concern. This book brings together some of Hong Kong's and the U.K.'s leading experts to examine poverty in Hong Kong from three perspectives: (1) public understanding of poverty, and the extent of poverty and social exclusion in Hong Kong society, (2) poverty and health as well as child poverty and educational opportunities in Hong Kong, and (3) effectiveness of poverty alleviation measures in Hong Kong. On this basis, this book advances the theory and practice of poverty and social exclusion measurement, and will inspire comparative research and policy analyses for better policy initiatives. |
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| ISBN: | 9789629967888 9789882377141 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Maggie K.W. Lau and David Gordon. |