Why did Singapore choose not to follow a policy of ?import substitution?, and what was the alternative that they chose?

What are the major ?clusters? of Singapore?s industry, and how have these clusters developed during the 1990s and 2000s?

Which are the most important industrial sectors to Singapore, and how has this changed in the early 2000s?

12. Select two of the most important industrial sectors in Singapore, and assess what makes them competitive

What factors are going to influence Singapore?s competiveness during the next 30 years?

Which are likely to be the most important factors in Singapore?s Competitiveness during the next two decades and why?

How do you assess Singapore?s future competitiveness, given that neighbouring countries are also improving their won competitiveness? What factors will keep Singapore ahead?

Finland

16. What were the starting conditions of Finland in 1990? What competitive advantages did Finland possess at that time?

17. How competitive was Finland in the 1990s? What factors were the most important in improving its competitive position during that period?

18. What were the main industries in Finland during the 1990s? How did the electronics and mobile phone sector emerge as a dominant sector?

19. What are the main factors in which Finland has really achieved competitive advantage? How has Finland used these advantages in the growth of Nokia?

20. What are the main competitive strengths that Finland still maintains, and how can these best be utilized in the future?

21. Now that Nokia is no longer the World?s leader in mobile phones, what does this mean for Finland? Can Finland and Nokia still compete? If so, how?

Estonia

What was Estonia?s starting position in 1990? What competitive advantages did Estonia possess at that time?

Why was Estonia considered uncompetitive during the 1990s, and what are the factors that changed to improve its competitive position?

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