Singapore has the 5th lowest TFR in the world at 1.1 - this is far lower than the replacement TFR of 2.1. Why are Singaporeans not having children? How can we solve this? Let's investigate this in this week's episode!

Episode 14 - Should parents chauffeur their kids to school?

Jan 20th, 2022 8m 3s

In this episode - we talk about Bentleys, unreasonable drivers & whether driving kids to school makes them less tough ;)

Episode 13 - Moral Hazard & and how you can become very rich by ’investing’ in the real estate market

Jan 13th, 2022 7m 14s

We learn how moral hazard happens in the real world. From free hospital stays due to COVID-19, to real estate salesperson in Singapore making a tonne of money. Listen to this latest episode!

Episode 12 - 3 Common Misconceptions students have about A Level Economics

Jan 7th, 2022 8m 56s

In the last 15 years of tutoring, I've come across various misconceptions that students have about the subject. I'll cover three of them in this episode!

Why is Chicken McCrispy back and gone again (in Singapore)

Dec 4th, 2020 7m 52s

Learn what has the re-appearance and disappearance of the Chicken McCrispy from the Singapore menu has got to do with Market Structure

Episode 10: COVID-19, How should Governments respond and the Decision Making Framework

Mar 15th, 2020 4m 54s

Why do governments make the decisions they do? Listen to our latest podcast!

Episode 9 - Dealing with Adversity and Moving On

Feb 28th, 2020 5m 15s

A Level students come on in!

Episode 8: Should Singapore increase GST from 7% to 9%

Feb 28th, 2020 5m 13s

We explore the reasons, why and why not.

Episode 7 - Why does Singapore adopt a prudent fiscal policy?

Feb 28th, 2020 4m 8s

What the heck is a prudent fiscal policy

Episode 6 - Singapore Budget 2020 Coverage - (Updated to remove sound issues)

Feb 19th, 2020 5m 1s

What are the challenges that the Singapore economy is currently facing? How are we dealing with them in this year's Budget?

Episode 5 - People are dying from measles even when we have vaccinations available

Feb 7th, 2020 4m 40s

Yes of course it is about death, misinformed parents, externalities.

Episode 4 - The Economics behind the Wuhan Virus (and MASKS!)

Feb 3rd, 2020 5m 13s

Previous epidemics have shown us the tremendous impact outbreaks have on our economy. The Wuhan coronavirus is no different. In this episode of 5 minute economics, we explore how the coronavirus have resurfaced common economic issues such as ex

Episode 3: What is a unicorn and why do unicorns lose billions?

Jan 22nd, 2020 4m 12s

On this episode of 5 Minute Economics, we will discuss about loss making unicorns. What are the 3 strategies involved for such companies? We will also answer questions regarding the long term and short term goals of these unicorns and how monop

Episode 2: The Singapore Marathon

Jan 15th, 2020 5m 22s

On this episode of 5 Minute Economics. We will discuss the Singapore marathon, a major night event in Singapore. Answering questions like who are the affected stakeholders and the possible disruption to Singapore from the marathon? What are the

Episode 1: Banning e-scooters in Singapore

Jan 15th, 2020 6m 29s

On this episode of 5 Minute Economics. We will be discussing the banning of e-scooters in Singapore. What are the various evidences to back up claims that PMDs are dangerous. Who are the affected stakeholders? Possible barriers of entry? And po

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