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Small Government Hong Kong believes in small government. Public spending is below 20% of GDP Growth in government spending is kept within the trend rate of GDP growth over time Budget deficits a rarity Surplus, or balance, the norm Basic philosophy is 'Maximum Support, Minimum Intervention'. Government provides law and order In business, government intervention is kept to the minimum so as not to constrain creativity and entrepreneurial flair We let the market rule and render support to supplement it We pick no winners

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