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August 2013 | Economics Working Papers

Agriculture and Structural Transformation in Developing Asia: Review and Outlook

This paper deals with the role of agriculture in the future economic development of Asia. It argues that agricultural transformation remains highly relevant for the economic transformation of developing Asian economies over the next few decades.
Author(s): Briones, Roehlano M. | Felipe, Jesus
August 2013 | Economics Working Papers

Empirical Determinants and Patterns of Research and Development Investment in Asia

This paper examines the financial determinants of research and development (R&D) investment in Asia sampling listed nonfinancial firms in eight economies in region for the period 2002-2011 and find greater reliance of firms on internal financing, dominance of debt as a source of external funds, and more stable funding of R&D by firms with higher domestic ownership concentration and those with majority foreign ownership.
Author(s): Debuque-Gonzales, Margarita
September 2013 |

Framework of Inclusive Growth Indicators 2013: Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

The Framework of Inclusive Growth Indicators 2013 (FIGI 2013) is the third edition of the special supplement of the Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific. The framework is composed of 35 indicators used as measures of income and nonincome outcomes of inclusive growth; the processes and inputs that are important to improve access to opportunities, social inclusion, social safety nets; and good governance and institutions.
August 2013 | Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2013

The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2013 aims to present the latest key statistics on development issues concerning the economies of Asia and the Pacific to a wide audience, including policy makers, development practitioners, government officials, researchers, students, and the general public.
August 2013 |

Food Security in Asia and the Pacific

The report takes the findings of 14 background papers to analyze food security issues in Asia and the Pacific.
August 2013 | Country Diagnostic Studies

Bhutan: Critical Development Constraints

The report identifies the most critical constraints facing Bhutan's economy and discusses policy options to assist the government in achieving strong, balanced, resilient and inclusive growth.
August 2013 | Economics Working Papers

Globalization, Labor Market Regulation, and Firm Behavior

The paper analyzes differences in the perceived level of labor market regulation between firms that participate in global trade as against those supplying only the domestic market.
Author(s): Meyer, Moritz | Vandenberg, Paul
August 2013 | Economics Working Papers

Housing and Housing Finance—A Review of the Links to Economic Development and Poverty Reduction

The paper reviews the links between the housing sector, the financial sector, and inclusive growth.
Author(s): Doling, John | Vandenberg, Paul | Tolentino, Jade
July 2013 |

Гендерная статистика в планировании развития для Центральной и Западной Азии

This policy brief explains why gender inequality matters for development and inclusive growth. It identifies knowledge gaps in general and with particular focus on Central and West Asia.
July 2013 | Regional Economic Integration Working Papers

What is Economic Corridor Development and What Can It Achieve in Asia’s Subregions?

This paper examines the role of economic corridor development in regional economic integration.
Author(s): Brunner, Hans-Peter