The Dark Side of a Successful Developmental State: Prosperity and Poverty in Singapore

Author(s): Yunqian Agnes Chew

Type: Research abstract

Department: Department of International Development

Exhibit no: 24


My research investigates the socioeconomic dilemma currently faced by Singapore, analysing historical trends of growth and inequality; and associated levels of societal wellbeing in terms of health and social outcomes.

It finds Singapore’s robust growth to be accompanied by significant inequality and incommensurately low wellbeing levels vis-à-vis other countries.