Nicholas Khaw

Technology need not be predestined, and technology policy is something policymakers can influence. Governments can and should shape the kinds of digital technology they believe their countries can adopt and deploy.

May 9
May 9 Some Longer-Term Lessons from Covid-19

Nicholas Khaw

Covid-19, Education, Malaysia, Reflections

In any case, the Covid-19 pandemic has shone a light on many of our society’s strengths and, if we are to be honest with ourselves, society’s weaknesses as well.

Sep 3
Sep 3 Meritocracy and Inequality: The Role of Affirmative Action

Nicholas Khaw

Policy, Wealth Inequality, Education, Malaysia

Historically, inequality never dies peacefully. Can we reverse the trend of history or are we doomed to repeat it?

Aug 9
Aug 9 The Merits and De-Merits of Meritocracy

Nicholas Khaw

Wealth Inequality, Education

Education is meant to provide a basis for meritocracy regardless of background. But here’s the problem. Meritocracy, in its current state, worsens inequality over time.

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

Dec 4
Dec 4 The Race between Education and Technology

May 9
May 9 Some Longer-Term Lessons from Covid-19

Sep 3
Sep 3 Meritocracy and Inequality: The Role of Affirmative Action

Aug 9
Aug 9 The Merits and De-Merits of Meritocracy

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

Dec 4 Dec 4 The Race between Education and Technology

May 9 May 9 Some Longer-Term Lessons from Covid-19

Sep 3 Sep 3 Meritocracy and Inequality: The Role of Affirmative Action

Aug 9 Aug 9 The Merits and De-Merits of Meritocracy

Dec 4
Dec 4 The Race between Education and Technology

May 9
May 9 Some Longer-Term Lessons from Covid-19

Sep 3
Sep 3 Meritocracy and Inequality: The Role of Affirmative Action

Aug 9
Aug 9 The Merits and De-Merits of Meritocracy