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Insightful analysis of Singapore's historical income trends.
If you're intrigued by economics and history, you might find this study enlightening. Rao and Ramakrishnan's work dives into a critical decade of Singapore’s history, giving you a nuanced understanding of how economic policies shaped the lives of its citizens. It's a fascinating case study on the interplay between growth and equity.
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ISBN: 9789971690106
Publisher: Singapore University Press
Date of Publication: 1981-01-01
Format: Hardcover
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Insightful analysis of Singapore's historical income trends.
If you're intrigued by economics and history, you might find this study enlightening. Rao and Ramakrishnan's work dives into a critical decade of Singapore’s history, giving you a nuanced understanding of how economic policies shaped the lives of its citizens. It's a fascinating case study on the interplay between growth and equity.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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