Singapore - An economy unique due to the unique constraints and nature. The analysis of a small nation open economy from a macro economics perspective. This paper is intended as an academic work only and any discrepancies or incorrect hypotheses may not be held against the author.

1. MACRO ECONOMICS CASE ANALYSIS
DECISIONS FACING THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SECTION–A | LEARNING TEAM–1
Cohort-7 | MBA 2012 • DARSHAK JAGADESH
• DIANNE SISON
• MADHURANATH R
• SHAKUL DUBE
• TANMOY DEY
• VINCENT BERMEJO

2. | QUESTION |
In a changing Asian economic
scenario, how can Singapore
sustain high growth measures
despite its inherent unique
challenges and limitations?

3. | IMPACT | UNIQUE LIMITATIONS OF SINGAPORE ECONOMY
C – CONSUMPTION CAP
Domestic consumption in Singapore does not provide
sufficient leverage in manipulating GDP for a long term
I – INVESTMENT THRESHOLD
Being a developed economy, Singapore has limited
handle on boosting GDP through domestic investments
G – GOVT. SPENDING ON WHAT?
A small country like Singapore, which is already
developed, has limited need for government spending
X – EX-IM MIX
Financial services are the chief component of Ex-Im mix
which greatly enhances the impact of only specific fiscal
or monetary policies on Singapore’s GDP growth rate

4. | RESPONSE | RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SINGAPORE ECONOMY / MAS
Continue the exchange rate control policy
Use alternate fiscal/monetary policy
tools in line with the economic changes
Explore innovative fiscal and monetary
policy tools like GAP and tax holidays
Aid in holistic growth of Asia as a region to
sustain Singapore’s own economic growth

5. THANK YOU