The real differences are geographical (Singapore was always on major trade routes and Jamaica was just a good place for growing sugar) AND Singapore’s commitment to free enterprise. For example, compare the two Koreas. Huge difference in quality of life for the same reasons but with identical racial populations. If you want to crush economic growth central repressive government is the sine qua non. Bureaucrats have no motivation to make anything more productive
Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Singapore
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