This roundup summarises the most important news stories around the world in the last month (April 2024).
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“It’s the economy, stupid?”: Inflation, incomes, inequality, and Singapore’s general elections (with Dr. Linda Lim)
How do the economy and economic conditions influence electoral outcomes, both broadly and in Singapore? What can we understand from Singapore’s ranking as one of the world’s most expensive cities as well as the country’s Consumer Price Index, or the CPI? And if the fundamental root cause of Singapore’s low wages can be attributed to widespread cheap sourcing and the influx of foreign workers from very low-wage neighbouring countries, how do we address that problem?
“Before the Ballot” podcast
Singapore’s next general election must be held by November 2025, which is still some time away. But whether it is GE2024 or GE2025, with plenty of time and space, we’d like to use the next few months (or the next year) to discuss key election issues with experts and voters. For us, “Before the Ballot” provides that space.
March 2024 global news roundup: Stepping down and stepping away; Political elections and regression; Man-made tragedies and other bad news; Some positive news
This roundup summarises the most important news stories around the world in the last month (March 2024).
GE2024? GE2025? “Before the Ballot” preview
Singapore’s next general election must be held by November 2025, which is still some time away. But whether it is GE2024 or GE2025, with plenty of time and space, we’d like to use the next few months (or the next year) to discuss key election issues with experts and voters. For us, “Before the Ballot” provides that space.
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