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Jamus Lim

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Jamus Lim

@jamuslim

Intl macroeconomist @ESSEC, MP Sengkang GRC; previously @WorldBank, ADIA. Data-inflected #econ w/ historical, politico-institutional, tech sympathies. He/his

Singapore

Joined November 2007

Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 11, 2020
It warms the cockles of our hearts to be able to work for the people of Sengkang and for all Singaporeans. We hope that we’ve inspired all of you to believe that the dream of an alternative future is only as far away as the courage to seize the opportunities that come your way
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 13, 2020
Thank you so much for your support and well-wishes over the course of this #ge2020sg campaign. We couldn’t have done it without the efforts of people like you, who spoke to your parents and relatives and friends living in Sengkang, and persuaded them to #voteforchange 1/2
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 8, 2020
Tomorrow is cooling-off day, followed by polling day on Jul 10. Change only happens when people who believe that change is needed take the bold step of being that change themselves. With your help, we can make a difference in Sengkang & Singapore!#makeyourvotecount #workersparty
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Sep 2, 2020
A free rider, as defined in economics, is an individual (or group) that reaps the benefits of the actions of others, without paying the cost (or underpaying for it). It is a form of market failure, and characterizes nonexcludable goods (those whose use cannot be restricted).
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Sep 4, 2020
Does anyone possess a monopoly on compassion? Of course not, and to suggest otherwise would be absurd. But just like how we all have different capacities for love or fear, people hold different degrees of compassion.
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 2, 2020
At our political debate last night, I emphasized that the #workersparty, as a responsible and loyal opposition, is not in the business of objecting to government policy for objections’ sake, but we do so to arrive at better outcomes for all Singaporeans.
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 14, 2020
There has been some pushback against the claim, from our #workersparty manifesto, that min wages is sound policy. Let me begin by emphasizing a position I've held from the start: min wages is not unabashedly good policy. But it is a good start that is also evidence-based.
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 19, 2020
The Sengkang team is pleased to share the allocation of our MPs for the 4 divisions in the GRC as well as information on future Meet-the-People Session locations (1/7)
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 11, 2020
Replying to @jamuslim
only as difficult as the passion you bring to pursue what you believe to be right, and only as difficult as your willingness to put your nose to the grind and make it happen. Thank you for taking this journey with us.
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 11, 2020
Replying to @jamuslim
It was every one of you who believed that this was possible that has now made what has happened tonight a reality, and together, our team will work on a brighter future for Sengkang, and for Singapore #makeyourvotecount #workersparty
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Feb 26, 2023
I was somewhat bemused by something DPM Lawrence Wong said, about the lower burden of taxation, in his roundup speech to #Budget2023. He showed, with charts, that the tax burden faced by our middle class was lower than elsewhere. (1/n)
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Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jun 30, 2020
One of the policies that the #workersparty is advancing this #ge2020sg is the policy of a minimum wage. Many who are unfamiliar with this concept—or who only encounter this idea in intro econ texts—tend to reject it as an unnecessary gov intervention that would raise unemployment
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Jul 13, 2020
Replying to @jamuslim
We have begun a movement, but now the hard work really begins. On my part, my new commitments unfortunately means that—much as I would love to—I will be unable to respond to all messages. I will endeavor to read them all & take the suggestions & ideas to heart. #workersparty 2/2
Jamus Lim
@jamuslim
Sep 4, 2020
In my maiden speech in Parliament, I spoke of the absence of an official poverty line in Singapore. There is an unofficial poverty line, associated with ComCare, of $1900 per household (or $650 per person).