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The role of technology in business-to-consumer e-commerce : evidence from Asia
Kang, Jong Woo; Wang, Tengfei; Ramizo, Dorothea - 2021
The business-to-consumer (B2C) online commerce landscape is changing rapidly, supported by the technological innovation. However, its diffusion remains concentrated in developed and large economies and is creating a digital divide that excludes small and medium-sized enterprises and people with...
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E-commerce and its role during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia
Sawada, Yasuyuki; Elhan-Kayalar, Yesim; Shum, Matthew; … - 2023
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are recognized as crucial drivers of economic development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The advent of digital platforms, characterized by economies of scale and significant cross-network externalities in two-sided markets,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014432246
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Digital divide decoded : can e-commerce and remote workforces enhance enterprise resilience in the COVID-19 era?
Long Hai Vo; Thai-Ha Le; Park, Donghyun - 2022
We examine the adverse impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the performance of more than 12,000 firms in 32 countries along several dimensions; namely, revenue, production, and labor outcomes. We find that the majority of firms experienced permanent or temporary closures, decreased sales...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013347223
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Market-based approaches for managing the Asian environment : a review
Gunatilake, Herath (contributor);  … - 2008
in arresting continuing environmental degradation in the Asia and Pacific region. Quoting examples, the paper asserts …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003758443
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Extra-EU imports of clothing and EU preferential trade policies in the post-quota era : the position of Asian suppliers in the largest world market for clothing imports
James, William E. (contributor);  … - 2008
). This paper examines the competitive position of suppliers from developing Asia in the expanded EU clothing market relative …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003758447
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Capital outflows, sovereign wealth funds, and domestic financial instability in developing Asia
Park, Donghyun - 2008
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are emerging as developing Asia's main policy tool for handling the region's excess …-risk, high-return investments, and are subject to a wide range of downside risks. The underlying nature of Asia's reserves, which … implication is that the transformation of Asia into a major exporter of capital raises the possibility that capital outflows can …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003767989
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Crises in Asia : historical perspectives and implications
Hong, Kiseok; Lee, Jong-Wha; Hsiao Chink Tang - 2009
frequent, longer lasting, and more severe in Asia than in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries … financial crises or recessions in Asia. In view of the current global crisis and severe financial downturns, Asian economies are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003832190
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Macroeconomic uncertainties, oil subsidies, and fiscal sustainability in Asia
Jha, Shikha; Quising, Pilipinas; Camingue, Shiela - 2009
. An overwhelming response across Asia as international oil prices spiked in 2008 was to shield domestic consumers more …. Additionally, in combination with lower growth rates, higher spending to rev up demand across Asia is also worsening the fiscal …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003832198
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Poverty impact of the economic slowdown in developing Asia : some scenarios
Hasan, Rana; Magsombol, Maria Rhoda; Cain, J. Salcedo - 2009
capita even under our "low growth" scenario, poverty in developing Asia continues to decline in 2009 and 2010. What gets …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003832214
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Causes and consequences of global imbalances : perspective from developing Asia
Adams, Charles; Park, Donghyun - 2009
developing Asia. More specifically, we examine the root causes of the large and persistent current account surpluses that have … of welfare and economic growth. Based on our analysis, we recommend a number of concrete policy directions to help Asia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003832220