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Zooming In On Socioeconomic Issues

By analysing the impact of anti-poverty policies at fine-grained level, Associate Professor Tomoki Fujii of the SMU School of Economics is uncovering better ways of reaching development goals.

Enabling Leadership From The Ground Up

Through its research, outreach and training programs, SMU’s Institute for Societal Leadership hopes to nurture the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to serving society.

Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

It's been said that hindsight is 20/20, and here, three eminent scientists answer the question: What would you tell your younger selves?

Financial Literacy For The Young And Young At Heart

Financial knowledge and retirement preparedness go hand in hand, and it’s never too early to start teaching it.

When Science Helps Governments Manage Risk And Innovation

Robust scientific evidence can help governments deal with threats and get the most out of new technologies, said UK Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir Mark Walport.

From Household Trash To Policy Treasure

A new measure of household responsiveness to public information campaigns, co-developed by SMU researchers, could help policy-makers make better decisions.

Greening The Supply Chain One Business Model At A Time

Making the global supply chain more sustainable requires a fundamental re-evaluation of how companies do business, says SMU Assistant Professor Buket Avci.

When The Switch Flips On Electricity Prices

When it comes to renewable energy, a detailed understanding of how negative electricity prices drive economic incentives can help policy-makers and energy merchants alike make better decisions.

Partnering Against Poverty

Collaborations between businesses, governments, and civil society organizations—if done right—could lift the world’s most destitute out of poverty.