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Growth with equity in Singapore : challenges and prospects

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  • Tat Hui, Weng
  • Toh, Ruby.

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This paper highlights the current state of income inequality in Singapore and the labour market challenges pertaining to retirement adequacy and other social security issues. The potential implications on productivity and the labour market of recent demographic and inclusive growth policies will also be discussed.

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  • Tat Hui, Weng & Toh, Ruby., 2014. "Growth with equity in Singapore : challenges and prospects," ILO Working Papers 994850173402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:994850173402676
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