Singapore productivity

This calls for ‘a gradual, data-dependent approach’ by central banks, says Edward Robinson

Closing the productivity gap between sectors will require more than fiscal transfers

The Champions of AI programme will include enterprise transformation and workforce training

Even as a mature economy, the Republic’s growth rate does not have to slow down yet, he says

Singapore has one of the highest rates of such growth among advanced economies, thanks to the interplay of industries, technology and people

The country must press on with improving productivity, he says

Real income grows 1.9% per annum in the 23 ITM sectors, says latest Singapore Public Sector Outcomes Review

This can be driven only by workforce growth and productivity gains, he said

A radical rethink of how real estate is allocated and priced in Singapore may be necessary