random-rumblings

random-rumblings

Random Rumblings that I have.


Sudden Revelation - Goods And Services Tax Increase in Singapore

17 Dec 2022 1 minute read 0 comments NickLee

I had a shower thought as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore will be raised gradually from 7% to 8% in 2023 and 9% in 2024. The government claims that raising GST is the most effective way of raising recurring revenue for the government to...

The Price of Prosperity. Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them - Case Study: Singapore

2 Feb 2022 5 minute read 0 comments NickLee

After reviewing the book, I have tried to link the different pointers that have been raised by the book with the country that I am familiar with: Singapore.Singapore is a rich nation based on GDP but many who live inside feel that it is the governmen...

The Price of Prosperity. Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them Book Review

1 Feb 2022 5 minute read 0 comments NickLee

The Price of Prosperity. Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them Book Review Todd G. Buchholz Chapter 1 - Fall in Fertility Rate Nations fail because they grew rich and fertility rate drops Nations grow rich and reduce the need for children to wo...