Economic Thinking and Practice in Singapore
Interview - Ravi Menon
The application of economic principles to public policy has shifted significantly over the past decade, in response to new insights and changing circumstances, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore explains.
The Danish Negotiated Economy
Article - Ove K. Pedersen
Denmark thrives on a strategy of institutional competitiveness: policies, incentives and norms that create a whole-of-society comparative advantage.
The Future of Tripartism in Singapore: Concertation or Dissonance?
Article - Soh Tze Min
Singapore’s tripartite model of labour relations has underpinned three decades of success, but it must now contend with destabilising forces in the modern globalised economy.
Fertility Rebound in the OECD: Insights for Singapore
Article - Koh Chiu Yee
Evidence suggests that helping parents to combine work and family life is key to raising fertility, but social and workplace norms may mitigate even the best intentioned policies.
Successful Ageing — A Review of Singapore's Policy Approaches
Article - Olivia Goh
In Singapore, the issue of an ageing population has been on the national agenda since the 1980s, with several high-level committees formed to study ageing trends.
The Nordic Social Security Model: Squaring the Circle?
Article - Koh Tsin Yen
The Nordic states appear to have achieved an enviable balance between strong economic growth and generous welfare provisions, but they too face new pressures from globalisation.
Security with Self-Reliance: The Argument for the Singapore Model
Article - Lim Xiuhui
Singapore's system of social security is based on enabling self-reliance, supported by strong family and social networks.
Asia After the Crisis: What Now, What's Next? — Interview with Timothy F. Geithner
Interview - Donald Low
Timothy F. Geithner, President and CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses monetary and fiscal policy in the region a decade after the Asian Financial Crisis.
Achieving Sustainable Urban Development
Article - Cheong Koon Hean
Singapore's urban future hinges on making tough choices that seek to balance economic growth with societal well-being and environmental quality.
Waste Management and Economic Growth
Article - Lee Yuen Hee
Cities as the engines of economic growth are also the highest producers of waste and pollution. Find out how economic development does not have to mean more waste generated.
