Singapore had no oil, farmland, or water security — yet it became a global financial powerhouse.
How did Lee Kuan Yew turn a vulnerable island into one of the most advanced economies in the world?
In this episode, EconFiX explains how Singapore’s rise was not a miracle — but a masterclass in design, leadership, and long-term economic planning.
We explore:
• Why institutions mattered more than natural resources
• How education became national strategy
• Why Singapore chose openness over protectionism
• The trade-offs between prosperity and political freedom
• Whether this model can be repeated in today’s world
This is not just Singapore’s story — it’s a playbook for how nations rise, and why many still fail.
How do you build a rich, stable country… with no oil, no land, and no natural resources?
In 1965, Singapore was left alone — expected to fail.
Instead, it became one of the most efficient economies in history.
Not by luck.
By leadership, long-term thinking, and trade-offs most nations still avoid.
A story every future leader should watch.
Every time persistent inflation, high debt, and interest rates combine, gold tends to move first.
This video dives into six macroeconomic signals that echo past surges (1974, 2007) — and why 2025 could be a critical inflection point.
Curious how others interpret the current shift in financial power and trust in fiat currencies.
In this episode, EconFiX explains how Singapore’s rise was not a miracle — but a masterclass in design, leadership, and long-term economic planning.
We explore: • Why institutions mattered more than natural resources • How education became national strategy • Why Singapore chose openness over protectionism • The trade-offs between prosperity and political freedom • Whether this model can be repeated in today’s world
This is not just Singapore’s story — it’s a playbook for how nations rise, and why many still fail.