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Hans Mahncke, LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law at City University of Hong Kong. His research interests include international economic and WTO law, and common law history and method. He also teaches and publishes in these areas. Hans currently serves as a contributing editorContinue reading>
From the Editor
Moving Hong Kong Forward While there is a sense that the financial crisis is loosening its grip, economists predict the next crisis is around the corner, glaring red in government budgets. In recessions, dirigiste practices are fashionable. In this environment, governments either resist progress with policies that increase debt andContinue reading>
Minimum Wage – Good intentions, Bad results
Lion rock writers unveil the problems with Minimum Wage and illustrate the economic reality – fewer job opportunities to exist for ’s most vulnerable. ong Kong is now debating whether minimum wage should be implemented in our city. though media-worthy, as Hong Kong is one of the last developed economiesContinue reading>
Minimum Wage – Good intentions, Bad results
Lion rock writers unveil the problems with Minimum Wage and illustrate the economic reality – fewer job opportunities to exist for ’s most vulnerable. ong Kong is now debating whether minimum wage should be implemented in our city. though media-worthy, as Hong Kong is one of the last developed economiesContinue reading>
Developing rural business by urbanization
Developing rural business by urbanization Our Research Director, Andrew Suen, on Cable TV show. Please following this link to Cable TV webpage (Cantonese only).
Lion Rock Response to the Hong Kong Chief Executive Policy Address and Agenda 2009-10
The Lion Rock Institute’s Response to the Hong Kong Chief Executive Policy Address and Agenda 2009-10 October 14, 2009 The right direction: big market, small government The Chief Executive’s plan to move Hong Kong forward is less hostile to market ideas than almost any other country in theContinue reading>
Submission for Response to the Bills Committee on Minimum Wage Bill
Honourable TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JPAttn: Clerk to Bills Committee, Kiwi NGLegislative Council Secretariat3/F Citibank Tower3 Garden RoadCentral Hong Kongpsng@legco.gov.hkSeptember 15, 2009By E-mail: psng@legco.gov.hk Re: Response to the Bills Committee on Minimum Wage Bill LC Paper No. CB(2)2571/08-09(13) Dear Sir/Madam, The Lion Rock Institute strongly opposes plans to introduce a minimumContinue reading>
How Not to Solve a Crisis
How Not to Solve a Crisis by Bill Stacey and Julian Morris For over a year, financial markets have been in turmoil. Banks have been refusing to lend to one another. Companies and individuals have found it increasingly difficult to borrow money. Investors and pension holders have seen the valueContinue reading>
Submission for Consultation regarding the Review of the Urban Renewal Strategy
Hon LAU Wong-fatChairmanPanel on DevelopmentLegislative CouncilHong Kong Special Administrative Regionc/o Legislative Council Secretariat Submission to the Legislative CouncilPanel on DevelopmentRegarding the Review of the Urban Renewal StrategyFriday April 3rd, 2009 CB(1)1240/08-09(05) The Lion Rock Institute (LRI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Urban Renewal Strategy (URS). The Lion RockContinue reading>