Contrived Laissez-Faireism: The Politico-Economic Structure of British Colonialism in Hong Kong 9783319697932, 9783319697925, 3319697935

This book analyses neo-liberal economic policy in Hong Kong and its relationship to British colonial governance. Using h

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Contrived Laissez-Faireism: The Politico-Economic Structure of British Colonialism in Hong Kong
9783319697932, 9783319697925, 3319697935

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