As economy mends, it's SPEND SPEND SPEND
As better times beckon, sociologists like SMU Assistant Professor Nicholas Harrigan expect people's aspirations to rise in tandem. He says, ?The…
Money tips for kids
Earlier this month, students at the SMU were taught the importance of financial planning and the dangers of credit card debt at a workshop organised…
Widening wage gap. Does it matter?
As Singapore's economy powers ahead at full steam this year, the income gap between the top and bottom earners continues to widen. Professor…
Big girls don't buy (with cash)
Between 1998 and 2004, the number of main credit and charge cards in has more than doubled, from about 1.245 million to 2.986 million, and since the…
Increasing payouts, taxing consumption
Highlighted in this section are some ideas on what can be done to help close the gap between the rich and the poor. SMU Professor Augustine Tan says…
My Kampong, My Home
The exhibition My Kampong, My Home: Lim Tze Peng showcases the artist's early works and is on from Dec 9 to 17 at SMU Gallery, School of Economics /…
Understanding kampong life through art
From now till 17 December 2010, well known artist and calligrapher Lim Tze Peng will be staging an exhibition at the SMU Gallery entitled ?Kampong…
Singapore does well in global corruption survey but?
Among 11 institutions picked for the poll, the media here was perceived to be the most affected by corruption. But SMU Assistant Professor Eugene Tan…
Rising housing prices damaging to Mah Bow Tan? Probably not, say observers
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan observed that, except for former Health Minister Howe Yoon Chong's CPF policy which resulted in his 67% marginal…
DBS launches S$30m branding campaign
DBS on Friday launched a S$30 million regional branding campaign to boost its presence in its key Asian markets. Professor Srinivas Reddy from the…