Table of Contents
Foreword Ambassador Thomas Kupfer ix
Foreword Ambassador Tommy Koh xv
Preface xvii
Introduction and Background: The Trajectories of History, Politics and Economics xxi
History of Singapore xxii
History of Switzerland xxv
Politics xxviii
Economics xxxv
Plan of the Book xlii
Chapter 1 Public Administration in Singapore and Switzerland Yvonne Guo Andreas Ladner 1
Introduction: Comparing Countries and Administrative Systems 1
Singapore and Switzerland: Similar in Output Legitimacy, Different in Input Legitimacy 10
Discussion 21
Chapter 2 Neutrality, Balancing or Engagement? Comparing the Singaporean and Swiss Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy Yvonne Guo J.J. Woo 29
Introduction 29
Review of the Literature 31
Realist and Constructivist Approaches in Small-State Diplomacy 37
Conclusion: Rhetoric and Practice in Small-State Diplomacy 46
Chapter 3 Trade Policy: The Status Quo and The Quo Vadis of Trade Liberalisation Michel Anliker 51
Introduction 51
Singapore 52
Switzerland 57
Future Impact of TTIP and TPP 62
A Critical View of Increasing Trade Deals 65
The Practical Implementation of FTAs 68
Conclusion 70
Chapter 4 Small States as Banking Powerhouses: Financial Sector Policy in Singapore and Switzerland Yvonne Guo J.J. Woo 75
Introduction 75
Case of Singapore 79
Case of Switzerland 83
Discussion 88
Conclusion 91
Chapter 5 Land Transport Policy: Urban Infrastructure in Singapore and Switzerland Bruno J. Wildermuth 97
Introduction 97
Private Transport 98
Rail Public Transport 101
Public Bus Services 103
Road Transport and Policies of Road Usage 105
Parking Policies 106
Bicycling 108
Pedestrians 108
Conclusion 110
Chapter 6 SMEs: Challenges, Potential for Mutual Learning and Implications for Policymakers Manuel Baueml 113
Introduction 113
Role of SMEs in Singaporean and Swiss Economies 114
Similarities in Singaporean and Swiss Business Environments 117
Importance of Strategic Positioning and Employee Investment 118
Supportive Regulatory Policies for SMEs 128
Chapter 7 Recent Trends in First-Class World Competitiveness: Singapore and Switzerland in Global Entrepreneurship Rankings Philippe Régnier Pascal Wild 137
Introduction 137
Singapore and Switzerland: Some Key Findings 140
National Eco-systems Conducive for Entrepreneurship 144
Entrepreneurial Spirit 150
International Orientation 153
Special Topics in Entrepreneurship 153
Discussion 158
Challenges 161
Conclusion 162
Chapter 8 Singapore and Switzerland: Success Stories in Education Suzanne Hraba-Renevey Yvonne Guo 165
Introduction 165
Case of Singapore 165
Case of Switzerland 174
Challenges for Singapore and Switzerland 181
Collaboration Opportunities 182
Conclusion 186
Chapter 9 United in Diversity? Managing Multiculturalism in Singapore and Switzerland Yvonne Guo 193
Review of the Literature 194
Case of Singapore 196
Case of Switzerland 201
Comparisons, Discussions and Challenges 207
Conclusion 210
Chapter 10 Migration Policies: Lessons from the Singaporean and Swiss Experiences Hui Weng Tat Cindy Helfer 215
Introduction 215
Overall Macro Situation 216
Differences between Singapore and Switzerland 223
Foreign Labour in Switzerland 234
Coping with Migration-Related Issues and Challenges in Switzerland 239
Swiss Lessons for Singapore 245
Concluding Remarks 249
Chapter 11 Power Resources and Income Inequality in Singapore and Switzerland Mehmet Kerem Çoban 255
Introduction 255
Power Resources and a Trilemma in a Service Economy 256
Case of Singapore 259
Case of Switzerland 269
Conclusion 279
Conclusion 285
About the Authors 291
Index 295
Reviews of the Book 303
