Papers and Briefs
Browse all ADB-researched or supported working papers and briefs.
Latest Papers and Briefs
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Safety Culture in High-Speed Railways and the Importance of Top Management Decisions
An integrated approach considering the dynamic interactions between technology, human resources, management, and safety culture is necessary to analyze the current safety performance and design new management policies. -
Industrial Specialization or Diversity? How High-Speed Rail Fosters Japan’s Regional Agglomeration Economy
Specialization or diversity promotes economic productivity, and high-speed rail promotes specialization or diversity. -
Optimization of High-Speed Railway Station Location Selection Based on Accessibility and Environmental Impact
Among other factors, accessibility and environmental impact are important considerations for selecting a location for a high-speed railway station. -
Speed and Socioeconomic Development: Influence of Indian Railways
Indian Railways continues to be the lifeline for socioeconomic growth of India. -
High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation
High-speed rail has an increasing role in intercity travel worldwide. -
Civil Society Brief: Mongolia
This brief provides an overview of the evolution of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Mongolia in the context of the country’s political and economic transformation during the past 3 decades. -
Performance Differential Between Private and State-Owned Enterprises: An Analysis of Profitability and Leverage
Privatization could improve the performance of public firms. -
A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework on the Economic Performance of State-Owned Enterprises
State-owned enterprises play a key role in the economy of many countries, especially in developing Asia. -
Internal and External Determinants of Housing Price Booms in Hong Kong, China
Changes in the housing price index can reinforce price trends in the long term. -
Financial Shocks and Exchange Market Pressure
This paper provides evidence for the importance of capital account openness in buffering depreciation pressures during the taper tantrum in May 2013.