China Quote by Steve Wynn
“The government of Macau, of China, has been empirical and pragmatic and has brought hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, a feat unequaled in the history of civilization in any country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Macau Economic Forum, 2015
Macau’s pragmatic policies lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty, an unprecedented achievement.
In simple terms: Macau’s practical policies ended massive poverty.
Key Takeaway
Study pragmatic governance for poverty reduction.
Themes
policy
poverty
development
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
historical
policy
When to use this quote
- government planning
- social welfare
- economic reform
- urban development
Key Concepts
economics
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies most reduced poverty in Macau?
- Can other regions replicate this model?
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