Economic Growth Of Singapore In The Twentieth Century: Historical Gdp Estimates And Empirical Investigations

Discover the intricate economic history of Singapore with "Economic Growth Of Singapore In The Twentieth Century: Historical GDP Estimates And Empirical Investigations" by Ichirō Sugimoto. Published by World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd in 2011, this comprehensive hardback edition spans 448 pages and delves into the complexities of Singapore's economic development.

Sugimoto's research addresses the challenges posed by the lack of economic data from pre-independence Singapore, illuminating two critical aspects of its economic journey. The book explores the dynamic relationship between economic instability and growth, alongside an analysis of the government's fiscal policies aimed at fostering economic advancement. This insightful work is essential for anyone interested in understanding the factors that shaped Singapore's remarkable economic transformation in the twentieth century.