New Book Announcement: “Refreshing the Singapore System: Recalibrating Socio-Economic Policy for the 21st Century” by Terence WL Ho

Refreshing the Singapore System: Recalibrating Socio-Economic Policy for the 21st Century, Terence WL Ho (World Scientific, August 2021) By (author): Terence W L Ho
Refreshing the Singapore System: Recalibrating Socio-Economic Policy for the 21st Century, Terence WL Ho (World Scientific, August 2021)

Entering the 21st century, however, slowing economic growth, an ageing population, global competition, and widening income dispersion have put the Singapore System under strain. This has prompted a significant refresh of social and economic policies over the past 15-20 years.

This book aims to bring the reader up to date on Singapore’s socio-economic development in the first two decades of the 21st century. It looks back to the shifts in policy thinking that have accompanied structural changes to Singapore’s society and economy, taking stock of the policy innovations aimed at sustaining income growth, economic security, and social mobility. It looks around to compare Singapore’s approach to those of other countries facing similar challenges, situating Singapore’s experience in the wider international discourse on public policy. Finally, it looks ahead to how the Singapore System may evolve in the years to come.

 

Refreshing the Singapore System: Recalibrating Socio-Economic Policy for the 21st Century
Terence WL Ho
World Scientific, August 2021 (ISBN 9789811236532)