Corruption and travel: effects of China’s anti-graft campaign on Macao

Authors

  • Tao Li University of Macau
  • Li Sheng University of Macau

Keywords:

gaming revenue, tourist arrivals, anti-corruption campaign, diversification

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.

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Published

2018-03-30

How to Cite

Li, T., & Sheng, L. (2018). Corruption and travel: effects of China’s anti-graft campaign on Macao. DIE ERDE – Journal of the Geographical Society of Berlin, 149(1), 44–51. Retrieved from https://www.die-erde.org/index.php/die-erde/article/view/339

Issue

Vol. 149 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Short communications

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