Economics Working Papers
The Economics Working Papers series is a forum for stimulating discussion on research and policy studies that deal with economic and development problems facing the Asia and Pacific region.
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Potential Use of the Life Satisfaction Approach to Value Nonmarket Goods and Services
In this report, the life satisfaction approach to economic analysis is explained and illustrated with an example from Iloilo, Philippines. -
Expected Work Experience: A New Human Capital Measure
This paper explains a proxy measure for work experience that uses readily available information on labor force participation rates by age and gender and supports greater understanding of the gender wage gap. -
Asian Development Outlook Forecast Accuracy 2007–2016
This report assesses the accuracy of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) growth and inflation forecasts for 43 Asian economies from 2007 to 2016. -
Household Debt, Corporate Debt, and the Real Economy: Some Empirical Evidence
This publication empirically assesses the effect of private debt buildup—household and corporate debt—on the real economy in advanced and emerging market economies. -
The Impact of Trade Conflict on Developing Asia
This working paper estimates the effects of tariffs on gross domestic product, exports, and employment across countries and sectors, using ADB’s Multiregional Input–Output Tables. -
Improving Paddy Rice Statistics Using Area Sampling Frame Technique
This study explores the utility of an area frame developed using remote sensing data in the provinces of Savannakhet (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), Ang Thong (Thailand), and Thai Binh (Viet Nam). -
Risk Mitigation and Sovereign Guarantees for Public–Private Partnerships in Developing Economies
This paper shows how multilateral development bank-issued guarantees benefit public–private partnership investments by reducing sovereign risks. -
Do Local Currency Bond Markets Enhance Financial Stability?
This publication analyzes the financial vulnerability of developing countries during the global financial crisis. -
Does Regional Integration Matter for Inclusive Growth? Evidence from the Multidimensional Regional Integration Index
This study constructs a multidimensional regional integration index series that embodies six key facets of regional integration. -
Skewed Credit and Growth Dynamics after the Global Financial Crisis
This working paper explores the association between economic growth and systemic financial risk, using elements of private credit growth to measure the latter.