As a small open economy, economic growth in Singapore has been volatile over the past four decades. Business cycle fluctuations appear to have become more pronounced, with Singapore experiencing three recessions (1998, 2001 and 2009) in the past 15 years, in contrast to only one recession (1985) between 1965 and 1995. This perceived increase in growth volatility has led to discussions on two fronts.

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