Occasional Papers

Hong Kong, China: Growth, Structural Change, and Economic Stability During the Transition

Author/Editor:

Dubravko Mihaljek ; John R Dodsworth

Publication Date:

September 5, 1997

Summary:

This paper provides a detailed account of Hong Kong on the eve of its reintegration into China as a special administrative region. It analyzes recent economic development and provides a clear overview of Hong Kong's economic, financial, institutional, and political circumstances, as well a brief look at its history over the last hundred years. It suggests the changes the economy will undergo in the transition process and what it can expect in the future.

Series:

Occasional Paper No. 1997/004

Subject:

Banking Economic sectors Expenditure Exports Housing Imports International trade Labor productivity Manufacturing National accounts Production Productivity Services sector

Frequency:

Annually