ADBI Working Papers
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Monetary Stance and Favorableness of Monetary Policy in the Media: The Case of Viet Nam
A change in monetary policy stance from easing to neutral/tightening, or from neutral to tightening is greatly appreciated by the media in Viet Nam. -
The Cold Economy
Lack of cooling and cold-chain access has significant implications for people’s livelihoods, productivity, health, food, and nutritional security. -
Women Online: A Study of Common Service Centers in India Using a Capability Approach
Despite the far-reaching changes brought about by information and communication technology, a large majority of people in India remain untouched by the digital transformation. -
The Impact of Sending Top College Graduates to Rural Primary Schools
Attracting better talents to teach in rural schools could be an important pathway to improve the academic achievements of the weakest students at rural schools. -
Technology Spillover and Absorptive Capacity of Firms and Countries
Firms in developing countries do not benefit from horizontal FDI but benefit from forward and backward vertical FDI. -
Is Hiring Foreign Worth It? Spillover from Foreign Firms’ Human Capital and Local Firms’ Productivity
Policy makers may relax unnecessary regulations for highly skilled foreign workers. -
Simultaneity and Heterogeneity in Import and Productivity: Case Study of Indonesian Manufacturing
The impact of import intensity on productivity is positive and significant for exporters and for plants with higher capital intensity. -
Mobile-Assisted Language Teaching: A Systematic Review with Implications for Southeast Asia
Education systems in Southeast Asia can benefit from mobile-assisted language learning and mobile-assisted language teaching. -
Harnessing Foreign Technology to Improve Firm Performance: Evidence from Philippine Manufacturing Enterprises
The impact of foreign-licensed technology is more pronounced if manufacturing firms that start using foreign technology possess sufficient absorptive capacity. -
Recent Developments in Basic Education in Thailand: Issues and Challenges
Key challenges in Thailand’s basic education include the need to expand the supply of human capital to avoid the middle-income trap and the aging society.