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The Riddle of Singapore’s Stalled Productivity

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Jul 16, 2016
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The economic success of Singapore is not debatable. This leads many observers and even insiders to think of the city-state as a model of economic development. However, it should be rather thought of as an experiment in social planning. And social planning always bears a cost. This cost might endanger the future success of the Merlion City.

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