Singapore And Sitzerland Secrets To Small State Success [Hardcover]

The cases of Switzerland and Singapore 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 J J Woo, Singapore and Switzerland: Secrets to Small State Success features contributions from distinguished scholars and policy makers 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.

Readership: Policymakers; undergraduates and postgraduates in political science, economics, and international affairs.