REFSA Reflections: Recent Episodes
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REFSA's researchers share their views on topics that piqued their interest. We take the time to go deep in each episode, to try and arrive at a better understanding of the issues and how to think about them in the context of our society. Over time, the show will provide a more comprehensive background to the research REFSA publishes and the positions we advocate for.
The heavy use of indirect, non-fiscal interventions in the government’s economic response to COVID-19 raises interesting questions relating to government-linked Companies (GLC’s). In this episode, Iskandar (@iskandarfareez) and Frederik (@fpaulus) are joined by special guest Jalil Rasheed (@jalilword), former CEO of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), to talk about GLC’s and how they fit into the fabric of our economy.
Budget 2021 will be tabled for a vote this week. On this occasion, we look at what would make a good budget in the current environment, marked by a triple crisis, and how the proposed budget scores against this. Joining us for the discussion is special guest YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming.
Inequality has become a critical topic over the last few years, seen as a major driver of electoral earthquakes worldwide. REFSA's Liew Chin Tong, Iskandar Fareez and Frederik Paulus delve deeper into the meaning, causes and possible solutions.