Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
Latest Papers and Briefs
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Using Input–Output Analysis Framework to Explain Economic Diversification and Structural Transformation in Bangladesh
Understanding the interlinkages of firms and sectors in the production process and how that leads to higher value added and trade growth has attracted increasing interest. -
Central Banking below Zero: The Implementation of Negative Interest Rate Policies in Europe and Japan
Negative interest rates are nothing new and markets react differently depending on the implementation. -
Why Do Children Take Care of Their Elderly Parents? Are the Japanese Any Different?
Japanese people care for elderly parents if they expect a bequest, but altruism and social norms determine their caregiving behavior. -
Household Consumption Risk and Coping Strategies in Tajikistan: Evidence from Household Surveys
Higher exposure to financial risk is linked to lower household consumption and higher rates of poverty in Tajikistan. -
The Debate about the Sources of Growth in East Asia after a Quarter of a Century: much ado about nothing
The 1990s witnessed perhaps one of the most important debates in the history of growth and development on the sources of growth in East Asia. -
Are Dragons and Tigers Catching Up?
The Asian “Dragon” economies have grown at a rate fast approaching the United States, while the Asian “Tiger” economies have shown less success. -
Ending Water Scarcity in Sri Lanka's Dry Zone
This brief discusses ADB's project supporting a major government water resources project in Sri Lanka to divert untapped water from the Mahaweli River. -
Measuring Water Use with Remote Sensing
This brief discusses remote sensing technology as a powerful tool in understanding basin water resources. -
Growth Slowdowns, Middle-Income Trap, and Demographic Profile in South Asia
Investment in human capital is critical for innovation. -
Trade and SDG 13 – Action on Climate Change
Climate change policies do not operate in isolation. Other policy areas such as trade can influence whether climate objectives are achieved.