This paper examines the political,economic and social development of Macau during 2010,the first year of the third SAR government since its return to China.Addressing the pressing issues facing Macau,the administration pursued a new approach under the ideas of“sunshine government”and“scientific decision-making.”By summarizing most of the main ideas presented in each chapter of the book,this introductory chapter argues that Macau SAR has encountered new challenges regarding how to maintain economic growth,while at the same time allocating the wealth accumulated in the last decade fairly and effectively.The pressing task is how to uplift citizen’s living standards and meet their expectation by improving medical service and infrastructure,and addressing problems like rocketing housing prices and inflation.It also makes some recommendations regarding how the SAR government should prioritize its attempts to solve these social problems.
<<Keywords: | Institution BuildingMacau Development and People’s LivingEfficiency and FairnessThe Third SAR |