If Singapore is a meritocracy that rewards diligence and skills, why do academic qualifications still have an outsized impact on how much one is paid?
A recent study led by Associate Professor Irene Ng of the National University of Singapore’s social work department found a significant pay gap between young people with university degrees and those with technical and other qualifications.
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