The paper presents an updated TFP estimates in the Philippines. The present estimates were derived using a modified set of methodologies, thus may not..

Dollarization denotes the use of a foreign currency in any of its three functions: unit of account, means of exchange and store of value. In terms of ..

Agencies tasked to carry out a social agenda have distinct experience in the utilization of available resources. The issues that confront the DOH in t..

This paper describes the methodologies adopted and the results obtained in assessing the groundwater resources of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. Also s..

Early studies on the groundwater supply of Metro Manila have indicated inefficient resource use that could lead to the eventual decline in the ground..

The East Asian financial crisis of 1997 has sparked a vigorous debate on the appropriate exchange rate regime that an economy must adopt. Two extreme ..

The paper attempts to provide a theoretical analysis as well as some indicators on the linkage between trade policy and the environment. It looks at w..

The paper examines the process of technological innovations in Japan by looking at the following factors: the initial conditions, the economic enviro..

The world trading environment has witnessed the proliferation of regional trading arrangements during the last decade. This development was accompanie..

The recent spate of banking and currency crises has underscored the need to develop early warning systems. These are based on economic indicators..

The Philippines has instituted substantial trade reforms such as deregulation, privatization and removal of trade barriers. It is therefore necessary ..

The Philippines has instituted substantial trade reforms such as deregulation, privatization and removal of trade barriers. It is therefore necessary ..

There is no doubt that China stands as the fastest growing economy in Asia. No longer the sleeping dragon, this country has grown tremendously ..

This Notes outlines the sad experience of the supply-led credit policy and subsidized direct credit programs (DCPs) in the Philippines. Said failure h..

As the DRN tradition before the year begins to plunge in yet another cycle, this article offers economic forecast. This is in the hope of providing ba..