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Effects of the Uniform 5% Tariff on Manufacturing

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-16

Given that the 5% uniform tariff rate by 2004 will be implemented, this study lends support to the substantial benefits to be reaped from it in the fo..

Discussion Papers

Beyond Liberalization of Trade in Goods: Alternative Strategies for Regional Trade and Investment Facilitation

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-15

Reduction in tariff rates has been one of the major developments in international trade. With the forged commitments in Uruguay Round and unilateral t..

Discussion Papers

ASEAN and the Challenge of Closer Economic Integration

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-14

From a preferential tariff rate, ASEAN has decided to move to a free trade area by the first decade of the 21st century and the creation of an ASEAN e..

Discussion Papers

Agricultural policy and the WTO Agreement: The Philippine Case

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-13

The growth of the Philippine economy has been erratic since 1980’s. It is only until recently that it shows signs of catching up with the progress o..

Discussion Papers

Philippine Agriculture`s Institutional Structure of Governance: A Critique

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-12

To face the challenges and exploit the opportunities created by the agriculture trade liberalization and the devolution of governance, it is important..

Discussion Papers

Food Policy: Its Role in Price Stability and Food Security

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-11

Due to the increase in prices of basic agricultural commodities in 1995, food price stability and food security have again emerged as a major policy c..

Discussion Papers

Assessment of Tariff Reform in the 1990s

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-10

Assessment of trade reforms in the 1990s suggests achievement of considerable progress in tariff simplification and improvement in international compe..

Discussion Papers

Productivity Analysis in Garments and Textile Industries

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-09

While the textile industry has been performing below par due to various factors, the garment industry has exhibited contrast despite weak support from..

Discussion Papers

Nontrade Financial Inflows to the Philippines: Recent Trends and Policy Responses

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-08

While the Philippines has enjoyed a sharp increase in non-trade financial inflows since 1980s, analysis shows that the experience is not unique, as it..

Discussion Papers

Economy-Wide Model of the Philippine Economy: Preliminary Version

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-07

Utilizing the Jemio and Vos Financial Computable General Equilibrium, this paper presents the simulation results of the economic adjustments during 19..

Discussion Papers

Simulating the Effects of GATT-UR/WTO on the Philippine Economy

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-06

The GATT/WTO may affect the Philippine economy in three ways: through changes in tariff structure resulting from the country’s commitment in the Uru..

Discussion Papers

Exchange Rate Movements in the Philippines

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-05

Major exchange rate adjustments have been seriously resisted by various groups due to their association of its occurrence during periods of severe eco..

Discussion Papers

Local Government Financing of Social Service Sectors in a Decentralized Regime: Special Focus on Provincial Governments in 1993

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-04

Via regression analysis, this study is able to establish factors that impinge on per capita social sector expenditures. In addition, 32 out of the 62 ..

Discussion Papers

Macroeconomic Impact of a Tariff Reduction: A Three–Gap Analysis with Model Simulations

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-03

Using the interplay of saving, foreign exchange and fiscal constraints, this study determines the impact of trade liberalization, the tariff reduction..

Discussion Papers

Industrial Policy and the Environment: The Case of the Manufacturing Sector in Metro Cebu

Jun 01, 1997

DP 1997-02

While industrialization brings with it the promise of development, it also carries the threat of serious environmental problems, which unfortunately h..

Discussion Papers

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