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Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue: Adam Smith’s Case for (and Against) the Market

Shaw Foundation Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series Synopsis: Adam Smith is famous today as a champion of free markets. But on what grounds did he, in fact, defend market society? My lecture will…

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7th Annual Wee Kim Wee Soka International Seminar on Global Peace and Understanding - Lecture

Lecture - Future of Meritocracy under ForwardSG Synopsis Meritocracy is a cornerstone of Singapore’s success. However, as society progresses, there is risk of privilege being entrenched across…

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7th Annual Wee Kim Wee Soka International Seminar on Global Peace and Understanding - Panel Session 3

Panel Session 3 - Rethinking Wealth and Poverty: Beyond the Conventional Praxis Refer to the microsite for the full details of the programme and speakers.

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7th Annual Wee Kim Wee Soka International Seminar on Global Peace and Understanding - Panel Sessions 1 & 2

Panel Session 1 - Stories from the Ground: Pursuits of Wealth and Experiences of Poverty Panel Session 2 - Pathways to Wealth: Inclusivity and Sustainability Refer to the microsite for the full…

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The Ngee Ann Kongsi Annual Lecture Series - Wealth and Poverty Through the Lens of the Current Situation in Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. One of the largest states on the planet has questioned the rights of sovereignty and territorial integrity of…

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Everyday Consequences of Class Inequality

This event is conducted in partnership with the Lien Fung's Colloquium Synopsis The contemporary global context is one of intense wealth, income inequality and narrowing social mobility.…

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