Homes for a Nation — Public Housing in Singapore
Article - Yap Chin Beng
To meet the changing needs and aspirations of a more affluent and diverse population, Singapore's public housing will have to evolve in significant new directions in the coming decades.
Poverty, Capabilities and Social Justice
Interview - Martha C. Nussbaum
The renowned social philosopher discusses her concept of essential human capabilities, and their implications for dealing with poverty and social development.
Opinion: Social Policy in Singapore: A Crucible of Individual Responsibility
Opinion - Ron Haskins
The co-Director of the Brookings Center on Children and Families explains why he finds Singapore’s social policy remarkably effective.
Rethinking Responsibility
Opinion - Stephanie Siow, Theophilus Kwek
Two young Singaporeans reflect on whether narratives of self-reliance may obscure deeper structural gaps.
Policymaking for Real People
Review - Tan Yeling
An understanding of how human biases affect economic decision-making can significantly improve the design of public policy. A new book authored by Singapore’s policymakers explains.
Rethinking a New Social Compact for Singapore
Article - Yeoh Lam Keong
To address globalisation’s unprecedented challenges, Singapore may need to rethink—and not just tweak—its social safety net.
Meritocracy: Time For An Update?
Opinion - Tiana Desker
While the spirit of meritocracy is still important for Singapore, there may be a need to review our ideas about how it can be put into practice.
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.
Uniquely Singapore, Uniquely CPF
Article - Laura Lim, Eng Soon Khai, Heidi Chan
Singapore’s pragmatic approach to social security has led to the development of a unique system that does not readily adhere to international benchmarks.
