Economic Growth of Singapore in the Twentieth Century : Historical GDP Estimates and Empirical Investigations

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- List of Maps -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter One Introduction -- 1.1 Objective of Study -- 1.2 Literature Review -- 1.2.1 Literature Review on Economic History of Singapore prior to Independence -- 1.2.2 Literature Review on the Construction of Historical Statistics -- 1.2.3 Literature Review on GDP Concepts and Approaches -- 1.3 Statistical Sources and Possible Approach for the Construction of GDP of Singapore -- 1.4 Layout of the Book -- Chapter Two The Construction of Historical Gross Domestic Product Estimates of Singapore, 1900-39 and 1950-60, at Current and Constant Prices -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Overview on the Methodology Employed for Estimation of Each Component of GDP -- 2.2 Private Final Consumption Expenditure by Resident Households, 1900-39 and 1950-60 -- 2.2.1 Definition -- 2.2.2 Sources and Methods of Estimation at Current Prices -- 2.2.2.1 Direct Components -- 2.2.2.1.1 Opium Consumption -- 2.2.2.1.2 Education and Medical Fees -- 2.2.2.1.3 Utility (Gas, Water Supply, and Electricity) -- 2.2.2.2 Indirect Components -- 2.2.2.2.1 Estimate of Population and Consumption Standards (STEP 1) (I) Estimation of Midyear Population of Singapore for 1900-39 and 1947-60 (II) Consumption Standards -- 2.2.2.2.2 Per-Capita Consumption Expenditure by Standard for Base Year (STEP 2) -- I) Pre-World War II Period -- a) The European Standard (1930) -- b) The Eurasian/Asiatic Clerical Standards (1930) -- c) The Indian Labor Standard (1933) -- d) The Malay and Chinese Labor Standards (1936) -- (i) Food (1936) -- (ii) Tobacco, Clothing, and Rent (1936) -- (II) Post-World War II Period -- a) The European, Malay Clerical and Chinese, Indian, Eurasian Clerical Standards -- b) Chinese, Malay, and Indian Labor Standards for the Year 1949.