The Economic History of Singapore - Hardcover

What explains Singapore's economic success? What are the factors behind the many changes it has negotiated over the centuries, first as a regional trading port in the fourteenth century, then as an entrepôt and staple port in the British empire, and finally moving to independence, export-led industrialization, and global-city status as one of the world's most prosperous economies? This comprehensive economic history of Singapore is the first to integrate a long-term view, taking a narrative but analytical approach. At the same time, the book does not lose sight of individuals, firms, and families, and the way economic changes have affected the well-being of Singapore's people. The Economic History of Singapore also considers recent challenges faced by the country, such as balancing the needs of the nation-state and the global city and managing worsening income distribution.