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East Asia, Far East
Paperback. Has income inequality in Hong Kong risen or declined? This title enquiries if Hong Kong government's massive investment in education and public housing has brought down income inequality. It then contends that income inequality has risen substantially despite the well-intended education and housing investments. Num Pages: 137 pages, 23 tables, 9 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370060
- ISBN
- 9789629370060
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€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Paperback. Presents an economic and institutional analysis based on transaction cost theories, using official data and survey results. This book discusses policy issues such as: setting commission rates, reorganizing the middlemen market, exploring different structures (mutuals, captives, and reinsurance), and preparing for the Mandatory Provident Fund. Series: Hong Kong Economic Policy Studies Series. Num Pages: 177 pages, 26 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370077
- ISBN
- 9789629370077
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€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Privatizing Water and Sewage Services (Hong Kong Economic Policy Studi...
Lam, Pun-Lee, Chan, Yue-Cheong
Paperback. How far should the Hong Kong government privatize its public utilities? examining the British and the American experience in privatizing public utilities, and reviewing Hong Kong's own experience in privatizing car parks and road tunnels, this book argues for the privatization of the water industry. Series: Hong Kong Economic Policy Studies Series. Num Pages: 161 pages, 28 tables, 13 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KJVD; KNBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370107
- ISBN
- 9789629370107
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Paperback. Devoid of natural resources, Hong Kong has weathered many internal and external shocks and yet emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This book reconsiders the history of the labour market, and weighs the options in the post-1997 era. Series: Hong Kong Economic Policy Studies Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, 22 tables, 21 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370121
- ISBN
- 9789629370121
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Paperback. Asks questions like what is the nature and trend of trade and investment within the CEA and within Greater Hong Kong; what are the barriers to the economic integration of the CEA; and, what policies should be pursued to enhance economic integration. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPCH; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370152
- ISBN
- 9789629370152
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Condition: New
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Immigration and the Economy of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Economic Policy St...
Lam, Kit-Chun, Liu, Pak Wai
Paperback. Since 1995, immigration has been adding more people to the population of Hong Kong than natural increase each year. Is there any adverse economic impact of immigration on Hong Kong? This title examines the effect of immigration on wages and employment in the local labour market. Series: Hong Kong Economic Policy Studies Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, 44 tables, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; JFFN; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370190
- ISBN
- 9789629370190
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Paperback. What are the economic consequences of Hong Kong's retirement boom? What sort of retirement plans are viable and acceptable to employers, employees and the government? This book evaluates Hong Kong's pay-as-you-go (PAYG) proposal, Singapore's central provident fund (CPF) scheme, and the mandatory provident fund (MPF) plan. Series: Hong Kong Economic Policy Studies Series. Num Pages: 138 pages, 17 tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370305
- ISBN
- 9789629370305
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Condition: New
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An Illustrated History of Printing in Ancient China (English and Chine...
The Printing Museum Of China
Paperback. Chronicles the glorious history of printing in China. This book graphically outlines the invention, the stages of development and the original styles of valuable publications in the respective dynastic periods. Editor(s): The Printing Museum; Luo, Shubao; Chan, Sin-wai. Num Pages: 134 pages, 16 illustrations, 238 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370329
- ISBN
- 9789629370329
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.45
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Political Participation in Hong Kong: Theoretical Issues and Historica...
Joseph Y. S. Cheng (Editor)
Paperback. Development of democracy is often taken to mean rising political participation in an open society. Containing historical data on political participation in Hong Kong since the colonial days, this book focuses on the discussion of the socio-cultural determinants of political participation in Hong Kong. Editor(s): Cheng, Joseph Y. S. Num Pages: 342 pages, 31 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; JPHV. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370442
- ISBN
- 9789629370442
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€ 44.99€ 37.65
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Paperback. How do judges judge the lawyers? How well do barristers and solicitors perform in court? Before, during, and after court sessions, what can lawyers do in order to serve their clients really well? This book contains stories that reflect the mindsets and modes of operation of lawyers, judges and court personnel. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370534
- ISBN
- 9789629370534
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Paperback. Explores the direction of future development of Guangdong at the start of the twenty-first century. Editor(s): Cheng, Joseph Y. S. Num Pages: 488 pages, 45 tables, 4 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370664
- ISBN
- 9789629370664
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Condition: New
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Paperback. Emphasizing a holistic approach in problem-solving, this title includes case studies that offer fresh perspectives on the rapidly changing landscape of professional accounting in Hong Kong. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 tables, 14 figures, 27 exhibits. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; KFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 185. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Hong Kong Society of Accountants & City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370886
- ISBN
- 9789629370886
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€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Paperback. Buildings create an environment where people work and live, thus affecting their quality of life. This book provides an understanding of the life-cycle of buildings, how they age, and what can be done when they become old. Editor(s): Leung, Andrew; Yiu, C.Y. Num Pages: 180 pages, 28 tables, 31 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 193 x 9. Weight in Grams: 352.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629370909
- ISBN
- 9789629370909
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Paperback. The new leadership team under Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao began to consolidate power and make its mark on China's policy programmes since the autumn of 2002. This volume tries to analyze the new leadership's perceptions of the challenges facing it, how it defines its priorities, and overcomes the resistance of vested interests. Editor(s): Cheng, Joseph Y. S. Num Pages: 672 pages, 17 tables, 3 figures, 1 Chart, map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629371364
- ISBN
- 9789629371364
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.72
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Paperback. Intends to survey the developments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in various important areas in its first decade (1997-2007). This work aims to critically review past developments, identify the significant issues, and assess the performance of the government and that of the community as a whole. Editor(s): Cheng, Joseph Y. S. Num Pages: 928 pages, 128 tables, 21 figures, 11 charts. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 3JMC; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- City University of Hong Kong Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629371456
- ISBN
- 9789629371456
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.72
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Provides an insightful and objective analysis on how to be successful in China, especially for Singapore businessmen. The authors have distilled several important lessons that have become apparent for business success in China. Num Pages: 99 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMS; 1FPC; KFFM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Singapore
- Number of pages
- 99
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812302748
- ISBN
- 9789812302748
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.63
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Paperback. The rise of China is one of the most critical developments in the world today. The first ASEAN-China Forum from 23 to 24 June 2004 in Singapore. brought together experts and scholars from China and ASEAN countries. This publication contains the essence of the discussions at the forum. Num Pages: 66 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FPC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Singapore
- Number of pages
- 66
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812302847
- ISBN
- 9789812302847
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.34
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Geography has moulded Singapore's self-definition, much as it has shaped the contours of the rest of Southeast Asia, a region that lies south of China and east of India. This book combines diplomatic history and international relations theory to show how Singapore is facilitating China's and India's engagement of Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FMS; 1FPC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Singapore
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812304148
- ISBN
- 9789812304148
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Condition: New
€ 51.23€ 47.81
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Paperback. Argues that Myanmar's relationship with China is asymmetric but Myanmar skilfully plays the ""China Card"" and it enjoys considerable space in its conduct of foreign relations. So long as both sides fulfil the obligations that come under ""Pauk-Phaw"" friendship, the relationship will remain smooth. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMB; 1FPC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Singapore
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814345170
- ISBN
- 9789814345170
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Condition: New
€ 53.56€ 49.84
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Trade, Development, and Political Economy in East Asia
. Ed(S): Athoukorala, Preema-Chandra; Patunru...
Editor(s): Athoukorala, Preema-Chandra; Patunru, Arianto A.; Resosudarmo, Budy P. Num Pages: 278 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Singapore
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814620055
- ISBN
- 9789814620055
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.69
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