
Kiasunomics
Economic insights for everyday life in Singapore.
Podcasting since 2022 • 36 episodes
Kiasunomics
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Climate Change and Property Prices
Rising sea levels and property are highly pertinent topics for Singaporeans. But how are the two linked?In this episode, Professor Ang Swee Hoon examines the impact of impending sea level rises on both public and private housing in Singa...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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7:32

Credit Cards
Picking off a U.S. study on a credit card promotional campaign where the bank offered 1% cashback, Professor Ang Swee Hoon looks at how it increased user spending by 32% and even incurred greater debt by not making prompt repayments. She also t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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13:08

Water Economics Part 1
Left to their own, consumers may not make the most sustainable choices. This is where regulations and policies may have to come in to manage usage. In this episode, Professor Sumit Agarwal looks at the reactiveness of water usage in response to...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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16:04

Fintech in Singapore
As part of its Smart Nation vision, Singapore introduced the QR code in April 2017 as a mode of payment to merchants and vendors. Three months later, this was followed by PayNow.In this episode, Marketing Professor and co-author of the K...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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6:48

Haze and the Effect on Academic Performance
The detrimental short-term effects of haze on physical health and productivity are undisputed. But what about its long-term impact on academic performance even wages? Looking at local university admissions score data gathered during the Singapo...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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13:59
