URC - Matches

This paper examined how PWDs in the Philippines make a living and determined the factors that influenced them to select a particular labor market stat..

Research and development (R&D) is an important resource for sustained economic growth. New knowledge created by a firm has spillover effects that impr..

What makes the concept of purchasing power parity (PPP) popular among economists? What is its use? And what does it signify? This EID explains and ill..

A necessary condition for the Philippines' attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is the presence of adequate budgetary support for the..

Globalization and pressure from increased competition have led to “splintering” of in-house services from formerly integrated manufacturing firms ..

The improving fiscal situation in the Philippines presents an opportune time for the government to reassess the resource requirements of achieving the..

Food policy analysts and government policymakers have different views on food security. Those who decide for agriculture in less developed countries e..

The Philippines and Cambodia both abound in numerous freshwater bodies and resources that provide an economic and food base for rural people in the in..

Services has taken over the role of agriculture as the Philippine economy's engine of growth. Not only does it contribute significantly to GDP, it als..

The call center industry is one of the country's bright prospects in the area of business process outsourcing. Growing by 100 percent in just one year..

Recognizing that the lack of financial resources to support the provision of basic services and to fund local development plans is a critical concern ..

Coastal resources management (CRM) has flourished as a management approach for attaining a more sustainable form of economic development in the coasta..

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has experienced unprecedented global growth. This has greatly benefited the Philippines, where BPO has f..

The Bicol region is one of the poorest regions in the Philippines. In fact, it has the worst poverty situation in Luzon. It is also one of the most af..

The conflict in Muslim Mindanao, particularly in Lanao del Sur, is complex, deeply rooted, and multifaceted. Through its long history, the conflict ha..