Political Reforms vs. Undemocratic Institutional Arrangements in Hong Kong

Scartozzi, Cesare M. (2017): Political Reforms vs. Undemocratic Institutional Arrangements in Hong Kong. Published in: Seoul National University Journal of International Affairs , Vol. 2, No. 1 (2017): pp. 2-12.

Abstract

This essay examines the recent political developments in Hong Kong. Specifically, it examines the problem of political accountability and unresponsive governance. The essay argues that lack of accountability is a byproduct of existing institutional arrangements – i.e., limited functional franchise, veto powers and institutional backdoors – which promote rent-seeking behavior among tycoons and undermine the economic freedoms of ordinary Hongkongers, who, dissatisfied with the current state of affairs, demand political reforms.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Hong Kong; institutional backdoors; accountability; unresponsive governance.
• Subjects: N - Economic History > N4 - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation > N45 - Asia including Middle East; Y - Miscellaneous Categories > Y8 - Related Disciplines; Y - Miscellaneous Categories > Y8 - Related Disciplines > Y80 - Related Disciplines

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