Casino Capitalism, Society and Politics in China's Macau

Casino Capitalism, Society and Politics in China's Macau
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
2020
$bISBN$b978-1-5275-5586-0
b001238
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
2020
$bISBN$b978-1-5275-5586-0
b001238
This book explores the characteristics of casino capitalism in Macau under Chinese sovereignty and administration. It argues that casino capitalism propelled the region’s economic prosperity and social stability from 2002 to 2019. Yet casino capitalism also brings negative social impacts. China has encouraged Macau to shift from its overdependence on casino capitalism to economic diversification and integration with the Greater Bay Area. However, the path of economic diversification is destined to be long and difficult.