Nicholas Khaw

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

All tagged Adam Smith

Oct 1
Oct 1 Are We Really Ready for Innovation-Based Growth?

Economic Growth, Malaysia, Policy, jobs & employment, Wealth Inequality

Are we prepared to handle the inevitable social fallout from greater automation, as well as the difficult decisions arising from creative destruction?

Mar 7
Mar 7 Exports for Imports

Nicholas Khaw

Malaysia, Exports & Imports, Economic Growth, Politics

This is my third argument on why a depreciating Ringgit is sub-optimal for the Malaysian economy.

May 31
May 31 Capitalism: A means, not an end

Nicholas Khaw

Economics, Capitalism

after the subprime crisis in the United States and the ongoing Eurozone crisis, questions have been raised on the efficacy and value of capitalism as the world’s economic system.

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

Oct 1 Oct 1 Are We Really Ready for Innovation-Based Growth?

Mar 7 Mar 7 Exports for Imports

May 31 May 31 Capitalism: A means, not an end

Oct 1
Oct 1 Are We Really Ready for Innovation-Based Growth?

Mar 7
Mar 7 Exports for Imports

May 31
May 31 Capitalism: A means, not an end