People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region: 2022 Article IV Consultation Discussions

People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region: 2022 Article IV Consultation Discussions
Author: International Monetary
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Macao SAR’s recovery is expected to continue in 2022, but it will take several years before the economy returns to its pre-crisis level. Although strong fiscal support and the financial strength of Macao SAR’s casino groups cushioned employment and consumption, the sharp contraction in activity exposed Macao SAR’s vulnerability to external forces affecting the inflow of tourists. Short-term risks to the outlook include a re-intensification of the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in Macao SAR’s financial sector stress. The heavy impact of the pandemic on Macao SAR’s growth highlights the need to diversify the economy beyond the gaming industry. The high exposure to climate-related shocks poses long-term concerns.

People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region

People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region
Author: International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2019-05-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498313388

This 2019 Article IV Consultation highlights that while more moderate than in the past, gaming and tourism revenue in Macao Special Administrative Region picked up as the economy returned to expansion since mid-2016. Progress with diversification towards mass-gaming and nongaming tourism, together with the continued China gaming monopoly, are expected to deliver growth of around 4 percent in the medium term. Risks are tilted to the downside, mainly emanating from Mainland China. Prudent macroeconomic policies and high reserves provide strong buffers against shocks. In addition to supporting diversification, fulfilling social needs, and maintaining macroeconomic stability, the policies priorities explained in the report will reduce external imbalances. The report also discusses that the current housing macroprudential stance and related fiscal measures appear broadly appropriate. A broader set of policies are advised to support housing affordability, where continued efforts to boost housing supply will be key.

Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People' s Republic of China

Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People' s Republic of China
Author: National People's Congress
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2021-04-11
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Before 1999 Macao was considered a part of Portugal, but in 1993 this document was drawn up which laid down the ways by which Macao would be run and operated when it transferred from the governance of Portugal to that of China. This document is the text of that agreement.

Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China: Financial Sector Stability Assessment

Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China: Financial Sector Stability Assessment
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1463902255

In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.

Macau in Transition

Macau in Transition
Author: Herbert S. Yee
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780333750094

The book analyzes various aspects of the process of Macau's transition from a Portuguese autonomous territory to a Chinese special administrative region. It analyzes the role of those involved in the process building Beijing, Lisbon, the local Portuguese Macau administration, the Macau branch of the New China News Agency, the Luso-Chinese Joint Liaison Group and the local political and social groups. It stresses the dynamics of interactions between actors as well as the political, economic and social changes in the enclave that have direct or indirect impact on the transition.