A dollop of humour makes research relatable

ON RAINY days, it's 18 per cent cheaper to book rides with a taxi operator than via your Grab app. On sunny days, we tend to splurge on pricey things.

And no matter the weather outside, Singaporeans are addicted to air-conditioning.

If any of the above helps inform your spending, three professors from the National University of Singapore (NUS) - Sumit Agarwal, Sing Tien Foo and Ang Swee Hoon - would be delighted.

They are the joint authors of Kiasunomics 2: Economic Insights for Everyday Life, a new book launched last week.

The authors are bent on sharing research findings with the public, in a light-hearted and accessible way, that helps readers make more informed decisions.

"We have always believed that academic research should be relevant and shared with society," says Asso…