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economic inequality
Inequality
From bipolarisation to bifurcation
“We need a new capitalism — a more fair, a more just and a more equitable capitalism,” says Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.
December 24, 2020
Economic outlook 2021
Trickle-down economics does not work, say economists
LSE economist says that policymakers should not fear that taxes on the rich to fund Covid-19 recovery will hurt their economies.
December 17, 2020
Investing strategies
Should investors fear a 'leftward' tilt in policies?
Major crises shake up existing policy frameworks. Asian governments will need to usher in new ones to stay ahead of the curve.
August 21, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore at 55: How to deal with growing angst?
As Singapore commemorates its 55th National Day, it is not the most auspicious of times. The nation confronts multiple challenges outside its control such as the pandemic and geo-political tensions. And, it has to face up to these forces when there are al
August 07, 2020
Inequality
If wealth is justified, so is a wealth tax
(Dec 13): Economic inequality has moved to the top of the political agenda in many countries, including free-market poster children such as the US and the UK. The issue is mobilising the left and causing headaches on the right, where wealth has long been
December 13, 2019
In print this week
Mind the gap
SINGAPORE (Jan 25): In July 2018, The Edge Singapore published a special report on CEO remuneration, which detailed the pay packets of CEOs in Singapore-listed companies.
January 25, 2019