Education policies as means to tackle income disparity: the Singapore case

Abstract

Outlines the education system in Singapore, discusses various education policies taken by the government of Singapore and examines their equality‐enhancing effects. Explores how parents’ educational background affects the educational attainment of students and thus gives them a better opportunity to avail themselves of the fruits of education policies. Suggests some futhre strategies.

Citation

Mukhopadhaya, P. (2000), "Education policies as means to tackle income disparity: the Singapore case", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 20 No. 11/12, pp. 59-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330010789287