Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789814651394)

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.

Author: Yvonne Guo
ISBN-10: 9814651397
ISBN-13: 9789814651394
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 09/22/2016
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.90d