Singapore Perspectives 2018: Together

by Christopher Gee (Editor), Yvonne Arivalgan (Editor), Fengqing Chao (Editor)

Overview

Singaporeans enjoy one of the longest lifespans in the world today. Singapore is also one of the most rapidly ageing societies in the world. Given these population trends, business and workers, individuals and families will experience significant changes in the way they work, play and organise their lives together.This book is a collection of speeches presented at Singapore Perspectives 2018 by leading thought leaders and eminent speakers on how our economic, political and social institutions can best adapt to and manage a rapidly ageing population. Contributors to this book tackle the urgent need to shape mind-sets, policies and decisions today for the best outcomes for current and future generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789813276253
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/22/2018
Series:	Singapore Perspectives
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.29(d)

Table of Contents

Preface Janadas Devan vii

Acknowledgements xiii

Introduction: Harnessing Singapore's Longevity Dividends: The Generational Economy, Society and Polity Christopher Gee 1

Panel I The Singapore Economy: Ageing yet Dynamic?

Chapter 1 Economic Dynamism Amidst Demographic Change Ravi Menon 9

Chapter 2 Redesigning jobs for Our Silver Age to Drive Our Thriving Economy Sean Tan 29

Panel II The Singapore Community: Solidarity not Contention

Chapter 3 The Future Politics of Ageing Chan Heng Chee 41

Chapter 4 Creating a Golden Age for Ageing: Opportunities We are Missing Laurence Lien

Chapter 5 Ageing with Vigour Tea Chee Hean 57

Panel III Singaporeans Living Longer: Asset or Liability?

Chapter 6 Longevity and Social Welfare in Singapore David Canning 65

Chapter 7 Misconceptions that Frame Singaporeans Living Longer as a Liability Kanwaljit Soin 73

Panel IV

Chapter 8 Dialogue with Finance Minister Heng Swee Kent: Strategic Planning for Singapore's Future Heng Swee Keat 81

About the Contributors 89

Annex: Singapore Perspectives 2018 Background Paper 95