NUS ECS - PPE Society Collaborative Research Project (2026)

Across Disciplines: NUS Economics Society x NUS PPE Club We’re excited to announce our latest research collaboration, bringing economic and political perspectives together to examine regional change.

Our first paper will explore: 🏙️ ASEAN Smart Cities: Exploring how the ASEAN Smart Cities Network can move beyond branding towards interoperable and accountable digital infrastructure by 2030.

Our second paper will explore: 💱 De-Dollarisation in Mercosur: Assessing the prospects and limits of local-currency settlement and regional monetary coordination.

Together, these studies highlight how economics, politics and institutions shape regional integration.

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