The economic growth of Singapore: trade and development in the twentieth century
This book provides an overview of the economic development of Singapore, throughout the 20th century easily Southeast Asia's leading commercial and financial centre. From the late 19th century Singapore's development was based on a strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, a free trade economy and a dynamic entrepreneurial tradition. The author places the transformation of Singapore's economy in the context of development theory. (DÜI-Alb)