Singapore and Switzerland : secrets to small state success /
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| Imprint: | Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, [2016] |
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| Description: | xlvi, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10892167 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction and Background: The Trajectories of History, Politics and Economics
- History of Singapore
- History of Switzerland
- Politics
- Economics
- Plan of the Book
- Chapter 1. Public Administration in Singapore and Switzerland
- Introduction: Comparing Countries and Administrative Systems
- Singapore and Switzerland: Similar in Output Legitimacy, Different in Input Legitimacy
- Discussion
- Chapter 2. Neutrality, Balancing or Engagement? Comparing the Singaporean and Swiss Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy
- Introduction
- Review of the Literature
- Realist and Constructivist Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy
- Conclusion: Rhetoric and Practice in Small-State Diplomacy
- Chapter 3. Trade Policy: The Status Quo and The Quo Vadis of Trade Liberalisation
- Introduction
- Singapore
- Switzerland
- Future Impact of TTIP and TPP
- A Critical View of Increasing Trade Deals
- The Practical Implementation of FTAs
- Conclusion
- Chapter 4. Small States as Banking Powerhouses: Financial Sector Policy in Singapore and Switzerland
- Introduction
- Case of Singapore
- Case of Switzerland
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Chapter 5. Land Transport Policy: Urban Infrastructure in Singapore and Switzerland
- Introduction
- Private Transport
- Rail Public Transport
- Public Bus Services
- Road Transport and Policies of Road Usage
- Parking Policies
- Bicycling
- Pedestrians
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6. SMEs: Challenges, Potential for Mutual Learning and Implications for Policymakers
- Introduction
- Role of SMEs in Singaporean and Swiss Economies
- Similarities in Singaporean and Swiss Business Environments
- Importance of Strategic Positioning and Employee Investment
- Supportive Regulatory Policies for SMEs
- Chapter 7. Recent Trends in First-Class World Competitiveness: Singapore and Switzerland in Global Entrepreneurship Rankings
- Introduction
- Singapore and Switzerland: Some Key Findings
- National Eco-systems Conducive for Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- International Orientation
- Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
- Discussion
- Challenges
- Conclusion
- Chapter 8. Singapore and Switzerland: Success Stories in Education
- Introduction
- Case of Singapore
- Case of Switzerland
- Challenges for Singapore and Switzerland
- Collaboration Opportunities
- Conclusion
- Chapter 9. United in Diversity? Managing Multiculturalism in Singapore and Switzerland
- Review of the Literature
- Case of Singapore
- Case of Switzerland
- Comparisons, Discussions and Challenges
- Conclusion
- Chapter 10. Migration Policies: Lessons from the Singaporean and Swiss Experiences
- Introduction
- Overall Macro Situation
- Differences between Singapore and Switzerland
- Foreign Labour in Switzerland
- Coping with Migration-Related Issues and Challenges in Switzerland
- Swiss Lessons for Singapore
- Concluding Remarks
- Chapter 11. Power Resources and Income Inequality in Singapore and Switzerland
- Introduction
- Power Resources and a Trilemma in a Service Economy
- Case of Singapore
- Case of Switzerland
- Conclusion
- Conclusion
- About the Authors
- Index
- Reviews of the Book
