保税区和公积金：追忆姚廷纲先生在浦东开发开放初期的关键指导

Core Insights - The article commemorates the contributions of Yao Tinggang, a prominent economist, to the development of Shanghai and the Pudong area, highlighting his role in policy design and economic research during the early years of Pudong's development [1][3][5] Group 1: Economic Policies and Research Contributions - Yao Tinggang was instrumental in the research and implementation of policies related to the Pudong development, providing guidance on various projects, including the establishment of the Free Trade Zone [3][8] - The establishment of the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 1990 marked a significant milestone, attracting investments from 94 countries and regions, with a total investment of $16.06 billion by December 2008 [8] - The research conducted during this period focused on policy design, strategic breakthroughs, and the economic implications of the Free Trade Zone, which later evolved into China's first Free Trade Pilot Zone in 2013 [8][16] Group 2: Housing Reform and Central Provident Fund - The article discusses the implementation of the Central Provident Fund in Singapore as a model for addressing housing issues in Shanghai, emphasizing its role in providing social security and promoting home ownership [11][13] - The Shanghai housing reform plan, approved in 1991, aimed to implement a provident fund system, increase rental subsidies, and establish a housing committee, with a total annual salary of $5 billion for workers [16] - By leveraging the Central Provident Fund model, Shanghai aimed to alleviate housing shortages, with a focus on increasing home ownership rates among low- and middle-income families [13][16]