Poverty And The Unequal Society In Hong Kong

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Poverty And The Unequal Society In Hong Kong

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Author : Gary Lai
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-20

Poverty And The Unequal Society In Hong Kong written by Gary Lai and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-20 with categories.

Poverty In A Rich Society

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Author : Maggie Lau
language : en
Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Release Date : 2017-03-15

Poverty In A Rich Society written by Maggie Lau and has been published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-15 with Social Science categories.

Hong Kong has remained a wealthy financial hub despite its exportoriented economy being adversely interrupted by the challenging global economic uncertainties and vulnerabilities that have occurred since the late 1990s. Yet, Hong Kong's 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 is a timely and important opportunity to advance the theory and practice of poverty and social exclusion measurement, and to conduct policy relevant analyses in Hong Kong. This collection was inspired by the workshop formed one key research output of the Poverty and Social Exclusion in Hong Kong (PSEHK) project funded by the Research Grants Council and the UK Economic and Social Research Council. It is hoped that this collection will inspire comparative research and policy analyses for better policy initiatives.

Social Unrest And The Poverty Problem In Hong Kong

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Author : Paul Siu Fai Yip
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-02-27

Social Unrest And The Poverty Problem In Hong Kong written by Paul Siu Fai Yip and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-27 with Social Science categories.

This book discusses the policy and public health challenges in Hong Kong from the perspective of economic and social welfare challenges, specifically focusing on the poverty and inequality research supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust. Conducted by Prof Yip and his research team at the HKJC’s Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong across a five-year period, the book presents analyses based on high quality statistical data to explore some of the socioeconomic roots of the civil unrest in 2019, while also acknowledging the limitations and challenges of trying to build a stronger society under the constraints of the One Country Two Systems policy. Building on extensive research done by the research team and some governmental data, it provides concrete, evidence-based suggestions for reducing poverty in a high-income society, which are useful not only for Hong Kong but also for other societies experiencing similar challenges. It makes an original contribution to research into inequalities, poverty and social policies, and will be of interest to those seeking to understand the ongoing political challenges in Hong Kong and how they relate to the socioeconomic challenges and policies that affect the everyday lives of ordinary people there. It is relevant to academics, students and policymakers concerned with social inequalities and policy intervention.

Fixing Inequality In Hong Kong

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Author : Yue Chim Richard Wong
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2017-02-01

Fixing Inequality In Hong Kong written by Yue Chim Richard Wong and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-01 with Business & Economics categories.

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 shrinking the inequality gap. 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 investment in education, focusing on early education and immigration policy reforms to attract highly educated and skilled people to join the workforce. In analyzing what causes inequality, this book ties disparate issues together into a coherent framework, such as Hong Kong’s aging population, lack of investment in human capital, and family breakdowns. Rising divorce rates among low-income households have worsened the housing shortage, driving rents and property prices upwards. Housing problems have created a bigger gap between those who own housing and have the ability to invest in their children’s human capital and those who cannot, thus adversely impacting intergenerational upward mobility. This is the third of Richard Wong’s collections of articles on society and economy in Hong Kong. Diversity and Occasional Anarchy and Hong Kong Land for Hong Kong People, published by Hong Kong University Press in 2013 and 2015 respectively, discuss growing economic and social contradictions in Hong Kong and current housing problems and their solutions.

Social Issues In Hong Kong

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Author : Benjamin K. P. Leung
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1990

Social Issues In Hong Kong written by Benjamin K. P. Leung and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This collection of essays critically examines the major social issues in Hong Kong. The topics covered include the distribution of power in society, political development and democratization, community politics, poverty, sexual inequality, and the working environment, collective violence, ageing, pornography, and mental illness. The authors, all members of the teaching staff at the University of Hong Kong, bring to the discussion of these topics their expertise in a variety of fields--psychology, sociology, social work, and psychiatry.

Poverty In The Midst Of Affluence

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Author : Leo F. Goodstadt
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2014-12-01

Poverty In The Midst Of Affluence written by Leo F. Goodstadt and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-01 with Political Science categories.

Hong Kong is among the richest cities in the world. Yet over the past 15 years, living conditions for the average family have deteriorated despite a robust economy, ample budget surpluses, and record labour productivity. Successive governments have been reluctant to invest in services for the elderly, the disabled, the long-term sick, and the poor, while education has become more elitist. The political system has helped to entrench a mistaken consensus that social spending is a threat to financial stability and economic prosperity. In this trenchant attack on government mismanagement, Leo Goodstadt traces how officials have created a ‘new poverty’ in Hong Kong and argues that their misguided policies are both a legacy of the colonial era and a deliberate choice by modern governments, and not the result of economic crises. This provocative book will be essential reading for anyone wishing to understand why poverty returned to Hong Kong in this century. The book has been thoroughly revised and updated for this new, paperback edition. ‘Leo Goodstadt has identified the New Poor as those made vulnerable through diminishing access to essential services and opportunities. The culprits are misguided policies, and the callous and uncaring decisions of those in power. This compelling critique carries weight and demands a response.’ —Christine Fang, Former Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service ‘This is a critical reflection on Hong Kong’s path of social development and a most discerning analysis of the Third World mentality espoused by the government and the business community in the area of social welfare.’ —Lui Tai-lok, Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education ‘Welfare spending was like “pouring sand into the sea to reclaim land”, thought one Chief Executive. Governments restrained social spending based on that skewed view . . . This book is meticulously researched and painfully insightful. It is a masterly chronicle of Hong Kong’s social welfare policy.’ —Anna Wu, Non-Official Member of the Executive Council, HKSAR

Chinese Poetic Writing

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Author : François Cheng
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016

Chinese Poetic Writing written by François Cheng and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with LITERARY CRITICISM categories.

Social Development In Hong Kong

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Author : Richard J. Estes
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2005

Social Development In Hong Kong written by Richard J. Estes and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.

Social Development in Hong Kong: The Unfinished Agenda introduces the Social Development Index, the unique model used to measure Hong Kong's social development changes, and offers an in-depth assessment of the major findings resulting from its application. With twenty-four chapters written by local specialists, the volume reports on progress in critical sectors such as health, education, housing, transport, arts and culture, and science and technology, and also assesses Hong Kong's response to the social development needs of vulnerable population groups such as children, youth, the aged, women, and people living in low-income households.

Poor And Rich Happiness Inequality In Hong Kong

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Author : Wai-kee Yuen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Poor And Rich Happiness Inequality In Hong Kong written by Wai-kee Yuen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Happiness categories.

Spatial Inequality Of Urban Poverty In Hong Kong

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Author : 潘富傑
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-28

Spatial Inequality Of Urban Poverty In Hong Kong written by 潘富傑 and has been published by Open Dissertation Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-28 with categories.

This dissertation, "Spatial Inequality of Urban Poverty in Hong Kong" by 潘富傑, Fu-kit, Benson, Poon, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4292997 Subjects: Population density - China - Hong Kong City planning - China - Hong Kong