East Asia, which houses 22% of the total world population, has been experiencing an explosive and sustained output growth in the post World War II era. Besides the rapid economic growth, the region is also characterized by a high population density, with a density of 350 persons per square mile,...

The real estate economy of Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic and sophisticated in the world, and has contributed greatly to the spectacular development of this vibrant city. More importantly, at a time of rapid globalization of the world economy, it is possibly the best model of the behaviour...