The student effectively establishes the topic and context of the essay at the beginning, providing clear information about Singapore's economic growth, high GDP per capita, and the problem of high carbon emissions. The chosen topic of the essay fits into the relevant theoretical area of economics and is worthy of investigation. The research question is specific, focused, and capable of being discussed effectively within the word limit, and it is not "double-barreled." It delves into the effectiveness of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) in promoting the adoption of light electric vehicles in Singapore between 2018 and 2020. The student has employed a well-rounded set of research sources and methods, including primary research in the form of interviews and surveys, which are carefully planned and relevant to the research question. The methodology section provides a clear description of the research process, including the use of secondary data analysis, primary quantitative surveys, and primary qualitative interviews
