Probing deeper into the poverty picture, this Policy Note examines the extent, composition, and characteristics of the poor, using various rounds of t..

Will the recent PLDT acquisition of Digitel (Sun) lead to better benefits for the general public in terms of the telecommunications aspect? How will i..

What is the effect of infrastructure on growth, in particular, on agricultural productivity? How critical is it in raising agricultural productivity? ..

In current practice, subaggregate chained volume measures (CVMs) are neither weighted nor additive. This paper derives and implements "weights" for we..

In current practice in all countries, subaggregate chained volume measures (CVMs) are not weighted and, thus, not additive. However, weights are neces..

Basic public education is still largely the responsibility of the central government, delivered through the Department of Education (DepEd), notwithst..

How do countries manage the surge in capital flows in their economies? Are capital controls the answer? This Note looks deeper into the matter.

Are the Philippines` policies for rice self-sufficiency still appropriate at this time? Are they tenable? This Policy Note provides some answers.

Using an economy-wide CGE model called Maquette for MDG Simulation (MAMS) as applied to the Philippines, the author examines economy-wide scenarios fo..

Do firms in the Philippines innovate? Where do they source their technological knowledge in doing so? And what is the significance of industrial clust..

The Philippines is one of the biggest pharmaceutical markets in the ASEAN region, next only to Indonesia and Thailand. It is a lifeline to thousands o..

Drugs and medicines account for about half of the total medical out-of-pocket expenses of households. This share of drugs to total medical expenses is..

What has been the impact of globalization and regional economic integration on the Philippines` automotive industry? How have the country`s automotive..

In this update of housing subsidies in the Philippines and the fiscal costs of their application, the author delves into the issue of whether the subs..

In view of the long-standing issues and concerns that beset the Philippine system of higher education, the study attempts to evaluate the performance ..