Welcome to Economic Society of Singapore (ESS)

2011

“The Fiscal Situation, Economic Recovery, and Labor Market"

Distinguished Speaker: Professor Edward Lazear
Jack Steele Parker Professor of Human Resources Management and Economics, Stanford University and Chairman of the US President's Council of Economic Advisers (2006 to 2009)

Previous Years’ Annual Dinners

2010	"Achieving Inclusive Growth" Guest-of-Honour: Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Finance, Singapore

2009	”The Global Financial Crisis - Implication for Asia” Guest-of-Honor: Dr Tony Tan, GIC Deputy Chairman and Executive Director

2008	”Singapore: Challenges For The Next Generation” Guest-of-Honor: Mr. Lee Kuan Yew (Minister Mentor, Republic of Singapore)

2007	”Asia, The World Economy and The International Financial System” Guest Speaker: Mr. Timothy F. Geithner (President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York) Special Guest: Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam (Minister for Education & Second Minister for Finance)

2006	“Asia and the World Economy” Guest Speaker: Mr. Rodrigo de Rato y Figaredo (Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund) Honorary Fellow: Mr. Goh Chok Tong (Senior Minister)

2005	Shareholder Value: Corporate Governance, Boards & CEOs” Guest Speaker: Ms. Ho Ching (Executive Director & CEO, Temasek Holdings)

2004	“New Singapore in a New Asia” Guest Speaker: BG George Yeo

2003	“Remaking the Singapore Economy” Guest Speaker: Mr. Lee Hsien Loong (Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance)