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Author Mills, Lawrence W. R

Title Protecting free trade : the Hong Kong paradox, 1947-97 : a personal reminiscence / Lawrence W.R. Mills
Published Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 182 pages) : illustrations
Contents Abbreviations -- Prologue -- Five pieces of paper -- The emerging paradox and some other diversions -- Epilogue -- Index
Summary This is the story of a paradox that both limited and stimulated Hong Kong's post-war economy. The book examines how Hong Kong handled, by negotiation, attempts by developed economies to limit international trade through protective measures
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Export controls -- China -- Hong Kong -- History -- 20th century
Industrial policy -- China -- Hong Kong -- History -- 20th century
Textile industry -- China -- Hong Kong -- History -- 20th century
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Exports & Imports.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- International -- General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- International -- Marketing.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- Trade & Tariffs.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economic History.
Commerce
Economic history
Economic policy
Export controls
Industrial policy
International economic relations
Textile industry
SUBJECT Hong Kong (China) -- Commercial treaties
Hong Kong (China) -- Commerce -- History -- 20th century
Hong Kong (China) -- Foreign economic relations
Hong Kong (China) -- Economic conditions -- 20th century
Hong Kong (China) -- Economic policy
Subject China -- Hong Kong
Genre/Form Electronic books
Commercial treaties
History
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011449425
ISBN 9789882208995
9882208991
9789882209084
9882209084