Final-year economics undergraduate Jason Zhou wrote that the allure of good fortune and instant riches in the casinos was lost on him because the money that one would have to fork out there could be…
SMU Assistant Professor of Economics Davin Chor agreed that Budget 2010 is “not a typical election-year budget” as there appears to be few obvious ground-sweeteners like government payouts.
Assistant Professor of Economics Rashmi Barua pointed out that single workers, females, and elderly workers are most likely to be affected in an economic downturn.
Professor of Economics and Associate Dean, School of Economics Hoon Hian Teck believes that the shift of focus back to productivity gains lies in the realisation that as an economy matures…
The Economic Strategies Committee recommended such training as a way of enhancing efficiency. Professor of Economics and Associate Dean, School of Economics Hoon Hian Teck believes that what is…
In a look at how local companies can be incentivised to improve productivity, Assistant Professor of Economics Davin Chor noted that, for non-manufacturing firms, productivity improvements "will most…
SMU Economics Professor Phang Sock Yong is one of the new members of the Public Transport Council.
SMU Economics Professor Phang Sock Yong is one of the new members of the Public Transport Council.
Assistant Professor of Economics Davin Chor believes that the ESC report will also include proposals to help low-wage Singaporeans and reassure them that “they will not be neglected, even as the…
In recent years, more countries in the region are scrambling to develop casinos to attract tourists. Professor of Economics Winston Koh projects that Singapore's two casino resorts are likely to…
