Singapore And Switzerland

Author : Yvonne Guo
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814651419
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Singapore and Switzerland written by Yvonne Guo and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cases of Singapore and Switzerland present a fascinating puzzle: how have two small states achieved similar levels of success through divergent pathways? Are both approaches equally sustainable, and what lessons do they hold for each other? While Singapore is the archetypal developmental state, whose success can be attributed to strong political leadership and long-term planning, Switzerland's success is a more organic process, due to the propitious convergence of strong industries and a resilient citizenry. Yet throughout the course of their development, both countries have had to deal with the dual challenges of culturally heterogeneous populations and challenging regional contexts. Edited by Yvonne Guo and Jun Jie Woo, with forewords from Ambassadors Thomas Kupfer and Tommy Koh, Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success features contributions from distinguished scholars and policymakers who explore the dynamics of two small states which have topped international rankings in a dazzling array of policy areas, from economic competitiveness to education to governance, but whose pathways to success could not be more different. Contents:Foreword by Ambassador Thomas KupferForeword by Ambassador Tommy KohPrefaceIntroduction and Background: The Trajectories of History, Politics and EconomicsPublic Administration in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo and Andreas Ladner)Neutrality, Balancing or Engagement? Comparing the Singaporean and Swiss Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy (Yvonne Guo and J J Woo)Trade Policy: The Status Quo and The Quo Vadis of Trade Liberalisation (Michael Anliker)Small States as Banking Powerhouses: Financial Sector Policy in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo and J J Woo)Land Transport Policy: Urban Infrastructure in Singapore and Switzerland (Bruno Wildermuth)SMEs: Challenges, Potential for Mutual Learning and Implications for Policymakers (Manuel Baeuml)Recent Trends in First-Class World Competitiveness: Singapore and Switzerland in Global Entrepreneurship Rankings (Philippe Régnier and Pascal Wild)Singapore and Switzerland: Success Stories in Education (Suzanne Hraba-Renevey and Yvonne Guo)United in Diversity? Managing Multiculturalism in Singapore and Switzerland (Yvonne Guo)Migration Policies: Lessons from the Singaporean and Swiss Experiences (Hui Weng Tat and Cindy Helfer)Power Resources and Income Inequality in Singapore and Switzerland (Mehmet Kerem Çoban)ConclusionAbout the AuthorsIndexReviews of the Book Readership: Policymakers; undergraduates and postgraduates in political science, economics, and international affairs.

Author : Dr Andreas Zangger
Publisher : Editions Didier Millet
ISBN 13 : 9814385689
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Swiss in Singapore written by Dr Andreas Zangger and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2013 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the founding of colonial Singapore, the Swiss have been active on the island, whether as traders, naturalists, or tourists fascinated by the exoticism of the East. Discover the stories of Swiss-made sarongs, of Swiss globetrotters in Singapore and of the evolution of the longstanding Swiss Club from its early days as the Swiss Rifle Shooting Club. Historian Andreas Zangger also provides the background to the close economic and diplomatic relationship between the two countries today. This fascinating history is accompanied by an assortment of contemporary and archival images, photographs and documents. The Swiss in Singapore is the perfect guide to the past, present and potential of the small but important Swiss community in the country that is often described as the 'Switzerland of the East'.

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9814468401
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Six Countries, Six Reform Models: The Healthcare Reform Experience of Israel, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher M. Bruner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190466898
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Re-Imagining Offshore Finance written by Christopher M. Bruner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small jurisdictions have become significant players in cross-border corporate and financial services. Their nature, legal status, and market roles, however, remain under-theorized. Lacking a sufficiently nuanced framework to describe their functions in cross-border finance - and the peculiar strengths of those achieving global dominance in the marketplace - it remains impossible to evaluate their impacts in a comprehensive manner. This book advances a new conceptual framework to refine the analysis and direct it toward more productive inquiries. Bruner canvasses extant theoretical frameworks used to describe and evaluate the roles of small jurisdictions in cross-border finance. He then proposes a new concept that better captures the characteristics, competitive strategies, and market roles of those achieving global dominance in the marketplace - the "market-dominant small jurisdiction" (MDSJ). Bruner identifies the central features giving rise to such jurisdictions' competitive strengths - some reflect historical, cultural, and geographic circumstances, while others reflect development strategies pursued in light of those circumstances. Through this lens, he evaluates a range of small jurisdictions that have achieved global dominance in specialized areas of cross-border finance, including Bermuda, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Delaware. Bruner further tests the MDSJ concept's explanatory power through a broader comparative analysis, and he concludes that the MDSJs' significance will likely continue to grow - as will the need for a more effective means of theorizing their roles in cross-border finance and the global dynamics generated by their ascendance.

Author : R Vaidyanathan
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9357085459
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Black Money and Tax Havens written by R Vaidyanathan and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just how much black money is there in India? Estimates vary from 10 per cent to 20 per cent of our GDP. Conservatively, Rs 15 lakh crore (10 per cent of Rs 150 lakh crore, our GDP in 2016-17). As for Indian money in tax havens around the world? Around Rs 65 lakh crore. Truly astounding figures. Black money or kala dhan is a topic that has elicited much debate in recent times. This has been mostly marked by mudslinging and name-calling, and the discussions that have ensued often have no basis in fact. While most people have a hazy notion of black money, only a few understand it in its entirety. The issue of tax havens is perhaps even more misunderstood. Most people fail to see the connection between tax havens and black money. Black Money and Tax Havens is the first work that discusses both of these issues in depth and offers a 360-degree view to the reader. In this work, R. Vaidyanathan provides the reader with a brief overview of black money-its generation, its estimates and how and why it is spirited away to tax havens. He also lays bare the danger that is posed to world financial well-being on account of the lack of political will to tackle these issues. A unique and timely work, this book packs in much information in an accessible manner.

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press Almanac and Yearbook for ... written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book FAA Inspection Authorization Directory written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Chicago Daily News Almanac written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Edward Plumbe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book for ... written by George Edward Plumbe and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.9B/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book for written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: