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Neil Monnery on Hong Kong and the Architect of Prosperity

Oct 8, 2018
01:13:30
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Author Neil Monnery shares insights on John Cowperthwaite's economic policies in Hong Kong, emphasizing limited government involvement for growth. Discussions include Hong Kong's transition from British to Chinese rule, challenges from US and UK quotas, and strategic decision-making in immigration and economic stability. Also covered are debates on government intervention in car parking, sports facility construction, housing market, and economic inequalities.
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Quick takeaways

  • John Cowperthwaite's bottom-up approach fostered diverse industries in Hong Kong's economic growth.
  • Calperthwaite's philosophy of non-intervention and market-driven decisions defined Hong Kong's success.

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Calperthwaite's Evolution as a Key Figure in Hong Kong Economics

Neil Monnery's book delves into the evolution of John Calperthwaite's pivotal role in shaping Hong Kong's economic policies and growth. Initially unnoticed, Calperthwaite's focus on economic growth emerged after the 2008 financial crash when he explored countries with robust growth patterns. Hong Kong's success and the unseen role of Calperthwaite in steering the economic policies towards prosperity became a focal point of interest.

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