Social Unrest and the Poverty Problem in Hong Kong
Growth Imbalance and Sustainable Development
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Beschreibung
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.
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 commissioned by the HKSAR government. Conducted by a team at the HJKC’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 based on governmental data supplied to the Centre, 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.
Provides a detailed analysis of the socioeconomic issues underlying the current political conflict underpinned by original data The first interdisciplinary study of Hong Kong society since the protests began in 2019, covering fields of politics, economics and public health Includes concrete and practical solutions to address challenges related to social inequalities in a high-income society
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Paul Siu Fai Yip
Themen in »Social Unrest and the Poverty Problem in Hong Kong«
Poverty in Hong Kong Inequality in Hong Kong Social Problems in Hong Kong Hong Kong Social Policy Population Health in Hong Kong Mental Health in Hong Kong Hong Kong Politics Hong Kong Economics Hong Kong Protests Hong Kong Suicide