Title
Gambling dynamism [electronic resource] : the Macao miracle / Victor Zheng, Po-san Wan.
ISBN
9783642407499 electronic book
3642407498 electronic book
9783642407482
Published
Berlin : Springer, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-642-40749-9 doi
Call Number
HV6722.M25
Dewey Decimal Classification
338.47795095126
Summary
Four years after the actual implementation of its casino deregulation policy, Macao has surpassed Las Vegas as the worlds top gambling destination in terms of annual turnover. Also, various recent surveys have put Macao at the very top of the list in terms of per capita GDP, as its economy grew shortly after the resumption of Chinese sovereignty. How could a tiny city without any natural resources on the southern coast of China have managed to achieve such a miraculous level of development? This book presents an unparalleled study of Macaos economic dynamism and its gambling industry not only by merging historical and current developments, but also by presenting solid subjective and objective indicators and evidence. It offers an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and general readers looking to understand Macaos gambling miracle.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
Gambling and Society: A Theoretical Revisiting of the Issue
Macao and Globalization: A Gambling Perspective
The Return to Chinese Sovereignty: A Historical Turning Point
Gambling Expansion and Economic Growth
Gambling Expansion and Social Change
Gambling Expansion and Political Development
National/Regional Integration and Local Development
The First Decade and the Road Ahead
Chronology of Gambling Events in Macao
Glossary.