A City Mismanaged: Hong Kong’s Struggle for Survival
Synopsis:A City Mismanaged traces the collapse of good governance in Hong Kong, explains its causes, and exposes the damaging impact on the community’s quality of life. Leo Goodstadt argues that the current well-being and future survival of Hong Kong have been threatened by disastrous policy decisions made by chief executives and their principal officials. Individual chapters look at the most shocking examples of mismanagement. The book offers a very powerful account of Hong Kong’s struggle to survive.
ISBN:9789888528493
Language:English
Author:Leo F. Goodstadt
Author Biography:Leo F. Goodstadt is an honorary fellow of the University of Hong Kong. He was head of the Hong Kong government’s Central Policy Unit from 1989 to 1997 and previously served on eight government statutory and advisory boards. His academic publications are extensive, and he has four books published by Hong Kong University Press since 2005.
