Third Popular Kiasunomics Book Touches Bto Scheme And Property Prices
The third volume in the acclaimed Kiasunomics book series was launched on June 4 with great fanfare. Titled ‘Kiasunomics – Economic Insights for Everyday Life’, this iteration boasts a team of authors from the National University of Singapore Business School; Professors Sumit Agarwal and Sing Tien Foo, and Associate Professor Ang Swee Hoon.
The book launch, graced by Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development, was a resounding success. This latest instalment in the Kiasunomics series follows on from the first edition in 2017, and the subsequent sequel in 2020. All three volumes provide a uniquely Singaporean perspective on various economic issues and challenges, making them easily comprehensible and enjoyable.
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In this latest edition, the authors delve into interdisciplinary topics such as the relationship between climate change and property prices, the link between the BTO scheme and divorce rates in Singapore, the impact of living near MRT tracks, and the role of online listing portals in the real estate market. “Kiasunomics is a truly Singaporean book unlike any other. It is filled with academic research that utilizes Singapore’s data and employs rigorous methodologies to explore interesting stories about the daily lives of Singaporeans,” remarked Ibrahim.
He further highlighted that the latest book sheds light on pressing issues such as public housing, the government’s retirement support program, and the gender income gap, bringing attention to policies and topical concerns faced by Singapore.