Rise of the Service Sector and Digital Economy
The shift from manufacturing to services and the tech boom in the 21st century.
Key Questions
- 1How is the "gig economy" changing labor relations in Southeast Asia?
- 2To what extent can the digital economy bridge the development gap?
- 3What are the risks of the "middle-income trap" for the region?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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