The relentless pursuit of economic growth in S'pore has contributed to social problems like the high cost of living. Govt policies favouring developers and scarce land supply leads to skyrocketing housing prices. This makes it difficult for many locals to afford homes. Economic growth hasn't been evenly distributed; this causes a widening gap between the rich and the poor. Social mobility has been reduced and creates economic hardship for the majority. The focus on economic success creates a highly competitive environment, leading to increased stress levels and work-life imbalance for most S'poreans. Rapid development, overcrowding and industrialisation leads to issues like pollution and traffic congestion, which negatively impact quality of life.