Xiaobin Zhao
Biographic Data
| ID | 5226079 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Xiaobin Zhao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Xiaobin |
| FAMILY NAME | Zhao |
| SIGNATURE | ZHAO X |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hong Kong Baptist University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9236-401X |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Income Inequalities under Economic Restructuring in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's income inequalities have long been situated at a relatively high level by international standards. This paper investigates the factors that have contributed to this prolonged phenomenon. We argue that in the absence of appropriate government actions, economic progress in a laissez-faire capitalist system cannot necessarily equalize income distribution
Living with floods
This study revealed the collective values of the flood victims in the Beijiang area, Guangdong, China, as a result of a hazardous flood in 1994. The victims were sceptical of large flood‐prevention engineering structures. They believed that flooding was unavoidable, but by extending support networks, applying hazard‐resistant designs, and developing loss‐sharing adjustments the disastrous effects of a flood could be mitigated. Seemingly, victims …
(Some consequences and impacts of port development ? the Hong Kong case)
Urban Performance and the Control of Urban Size in China
In China policies to restrain city size continue to be important and have been seen as the main route for the country's urban development since the 1950s. This paper attempts to evaluate this policy's theoretical adequacy and practical suitability. Alongside a brief review of both theoretical debates and the evolution of Chinese urban policy on city size, it focuses on an empirical examination of city efficiency, taking into account both urban si…
Urban Performance and the Control of Urban Size in China
In China policies to restrain city size continue to be important and have been seen as the main route for the country's urban development since the 1950s. This paper attempts to evaluate this policy's theoretical adequacy and practical suitability. Alongside a brief review of both theoretical debates and the evolution of Chinese urban policy on city size, it focuses on an empirical examination of city efficiency, taking into account both urban si…
Living with floods
This study revealed the collective values of the flood victims in the Beijiang area, Guangdong, China, as a result of a hazardous flood in 1994. The victims were sceptical of large flood‐prevention engineering structures. They believed that flooding was unavoidable, but by extending support networks, applying hazard‐resistant designs, and developing loss‐sharing adjustments the disastrous effects of a flood could be mitigated. Seemingly, victims …
Income Inequalities under Economic Restructuring in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's income inequalities have long been situated at a relatively high level by international standards. This paper investigates the factors that have contributed to this prolonged phenomenon. We argue that in the absence of appropriate government actions, economic progress in a laissez-faire capitalist system cannot necessarily equalize income distribution
(Some consequences and impacts of port development ? the Hong Kong case)
(Some consequences and impacts of port development ? the Hong Kong case)
Urban Performance and the Control of Urban Size in China
In China policies to restrain city size continue to be important and have been seen as the main route for the country's urban development since the 1950s. This paper attempts to evaluate this policy's theoretical adequacy and practical suitability. Alongside a brief review of both theoretical debates and the evolution of Chinese urban policy on city size, it focuses on an empirical examination of city efficiency, taking into account both urban si…
Living with floods
This study revealed the collective values of the flood victims in the Beijiang area, Guangdong, China, as a result of a hazardous flood in 1994. The victims were sceptical of large flood‐prevention engineering structures. They believed that flooding was unavoidable, but by extending support networks, applying hazard‐resistant designs, and developing loss‐sharing adjustments the disastrous effects of a flood could be mitigated. Seemingly, victims …
Income Inequalities under Economic Restructuring in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's income inequalities have long been situated at a relatively high level by international standards. This paper investigates the factors that have contributed to this prolonged phenomenon. We argue that in the absence of appropriate government actions, economic progress in a laissez-faire capitalist system cannot necessarily equalize income distribution
China (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Environmental planning (2 works) · Environmental Science (2 works) · Development economics (1 works) · Disaster Management and Resilience (1 works) · Disaster Response and Management (1 works) · Distribution (mathematics (1 works)