Corruption and travel: Effects of China's anti-graft campaign on Macao

Tao Li, Li Sheng

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Abstract

Using differences-in-differences regression models, this research note tries to evaluate the effects of China's anti-graft campaign on tourism in Macao. It finds that anti-corruption policies significantly curbed gambling with public money in Macao, causing a recent drop in Macao's gaming revenue. Furthermore, the more strongly the campaigns have been enforced, the less tourists go to the city of Macao. Macao is urged to diversify its casino-dominated and mainland China-dependent economy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)44-51
Number of pages8
JournalErde
Volume149
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anti-corruption campaign
  • Diversification
  • Gaming revenue
  • Tourist arrivals

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