Focus on equitable economy over high-income status, govt told

Focus on equitable economy over high-income status, govt told

Instead of chasing benchmarks, policymakers should focus on an economy centered on equal opportunity and freedom of choice, said economist Geoffrey Williams. (Envato Elements pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should focus on building a more equitable economy instead of pursuing the status of a high-income nation, says an economist. Geoffrey Williams said the country’s long-standing ambition to become a high-income nation lacked meaningful economic val…