Economics In Public Policies: The Singapore Story

Designed to enlarge public understanding and in a style accessible to a wide readership, this is an account of the economic rationale and underpinnings of key government policies which influence or enable many aspects of Singapore life. The material in each chapter is supported by graphics and tables, reading references and suggestions for thought. The subjects addressed are: government expenditure and revenue; microeconomic concepts; land transport; utilities; public housing; healthcare; education; the labour market; and a peek into the future. With abbreviations key and index.