Why Politicians Should Be Paid Millions by the Public - Lessons from Singapore (and the World)
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Few topics are as delicate as the subject of how much politicians should be compensated for their services. It appears that vast majority of people all over the world reject the notion that their political leaders are underpaid. Converse is often true - many think that the political class is useless, untrustworthy and paid far too much. One notable exception to that has always been Singapore, with million dollar salaries of its cabinet members and the prime minister earning US$1.6 million - or four times more than the president of the United States, the world's reigning superpower.
Why Politicians Should Be Paid Millions by the Public - Lessons from Singapore (and the World)
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Why Politicians Should Be Paid Millions by the Public - Lessons from Singapore (and the World)
Few topics are as delicate as the subject of how much politicians should be compensated for their services. It appears that vast majority of people all over the world reject the notion that their political leaders are underpaid. Converse is often true - many think that the political class is useless, untrustworthy and paid far too much. One notable exception to that has always been Singapore, with million dollar salaries of its cabinet members and the prime minister earning US$1.6 million - or four times more than the president of the United States, the world's reigning superpower.