The Making of Behavourial Economics: Review of "Misbehaving" by Richard Thaler
Review - Charmaine Tan Huan Yuen
A pioneer’s account of the paradigm shift in economics offers compelling insights for the contemporary scholar and practitioner alike.
What We Didn't Know About Multigenerational Mobility: In Conversation with Gary Solon
Interview - Gary Solon
Better income data has uncovered surprising insights about income mobility and income inequality, says the noted researcher and economics professor.
From Scarcity to Generativity: New Approaches to Governing Resources
Opinion - Aaron Maniam
Data, knowledge and connections can increase rather than decrease in value with use: but we need a new public language to make the most of them.
The Challenge of Growth
Interview - Paul Romer
Noted economist Paul Romer, proponent of the New Growth Theory, assesses the role of the public sector in sustaining growth in Singapore and the wider Asian region.
Government and Markets in a Well-Functioning Economy
Article - Wu Wei Neng, Donald Low
The central question for governments is not whether but how to intervene in markets to ensure their proper functioning.
That Elixir Called Productivity: Ten Implications for Singapore
Article - Jesus Felipe
What can the public sector do to ensure broad and inclusive growth?
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.
Transformative Investments: Remaking American Cities for a New Century
Article - Julie Wagner, Bruce Katz
“Transformative investments” is a class of urban interventions that is making an impact on markets, people, city landscapes and urban possibilities.
Water Management in Singapore
Article - Cecilia Tortajada
Singapore has developed from a water-scarce developing nation to a world leader in the field of water management in the space of three decades. Dr Cecilia Tortajada reviews the city-state's water practices and strategies in detail.
Wanted — An Ambitious Vision for Singapore’s Public Transport
Article - Paul Barter
In order for public transport in Singapore to compete with the lure of private cars, a radical overhaul in regulation and organisation may be necessary.
