Summary of The Dark Side of Singapore's Economic Miracle

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The video discusses some of the negative aspects of Singapore's economic miracle, including high costs of living, housing shortages, and resentment towards foreign workers. Although the city-state has been successful in many ways, it is predicted to hit a wall in the near future due to factors such as an aging population and dwindling resources.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the benefits and drawbacks of Singapore's economic miracle, which has generated high levels of GDP per capita, but also high levels of stress and cost for the population. The city-state is experiencing a number of problems, including a housing crisis, declining birth rate, and resentment against the influx of expats. The model is predicted to hit the wall in the near future, due to a number of factors including an aging population and dwindling resources.
• 00:05:00 The video investigates the darker side of Singapore's economic miracle, which includes high levels of stress and anxiety among citizens, a scarcity of housing, and a growing population. The country has been struggling to keep up with demand, and the influx of foreign workers has made the situation worse.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses the issue of Singapore's rapidly escalating housing bubble and its impact on the population, specifically on fertility rates. Singapore's reliance on immigration in order to maintain population growth is also mentioned. The video points out that, even if people keep working as hard as they always have, Singapore's population growth will not be enough to sustain the country's success.