Economics

Living with Covid for the Long Haul

Covid-19 has left its indelible effects on the global economy, the environment and our people. As we prepare ourselves to live with the pandemic for the long haul, what are some ways to mitigate its fallouts as a society?

Multidisciplinary Research and Its Real-world Impact

Instead of focusing on a single area of specialisation as do most PhD students, SMU School of Economics PhD student Bian Xueying took up the challenge of embarking on a multidisciplinary research in a bid to solve real-world issues.

To Sustain Local Food Culture, Go Global

Singapore’s local cuisine is the outcome of different food traditions intermingling through trade and cultural exchange. As what the world eats becomes increasingly globalised, Prof Lily Kong argues that the best way to keep Singaporean food ... Read More

The Digital Age is Widening the Inequality Gap

Economists have long been concerned about the widening inequality gap between the wealthiest few per cent and the rest of society, but could the digital age further shift the balance of wealth?

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