ECONOMIC GROWTH & TRANSITION (V1)

“Although the monograph is focused on Lim's S-Curve hypothesis, it is well grounded in the contemporary theoretical and empirical growth literature. The author has demonstrated her awareness and critical appreciation of this literature and her research can be judged to have made a contribution to knowledge in this field. The research is original and worthy of publication.”

“This is a very good monograph. It is also a pleasure to read. The author has provided an adequate econometric analysis of Lim's S-Curve hypothesis with special reference to the case of Singapore. The basic points have been competently demonstrated. The case for the existence of substantial TFP growth for Singapore (i.e. the case against Krugman and Young) in Chapter 4 is particularly satisfying.”

“In my view, the monograph has shown a carefully structured analysis with coherent arguments. It also demonstrates the author's full awareness of the literature.”