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National Library Reference Guides

The Global Economy

Explore resources about the globalised, interconnected world we live in.

Last updated 13 July 2026
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Economic Downturns

Explore how economic downturns affect Singapore and the world. Browse curated articles, ebooks, videos, and journal articles on recessions past and present.

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Food Logistics and Safety

Explore how food logistics and safety shape global food security. Browse curated resources on supply chain risks, food contamination, and Singapore's efforts to keep food safe and available.

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Interconnected Economies

Explore curated resources on how COVID-19 has exposed the links between global economies, and what this means for Singapore's future.

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Strategic Stockpiling and Crisis Production

Explore how nations safeguard food and essential supplies through stockpiling, crisis production, and global cooperation. Browse curated resources on this key aspect of the global economy.

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Supply Chains in a Globalised World

Explore how COVID-19 has reshaped global supply chains and why resilience now matters. Browse curated resources on supply chain risk, disruption, and recovery.