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Industrial policies pursued in many developing countries in the 1950s-1970s largely failed while the industrial policies of the Asian Miracles succeeded. We argue that a key factor of success is industrial policy with export orientation in contrast to import substitution. Exporting encouraged...
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We estimate the macroeconomic effects of import tariffs and trade policy uncertainty in the United States, combining theory-consistent and narrative sign restrictions in Bayesian SVARs. We find mostly adverse consequences of protectionism, in aggregate and across sectors and regions. Tariff...
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This paper looks at the empirical record whether big infrastructure and public capital drives have succeeded in accelerating economic growth in low-income countries. It looks at big long-lasting drives in public capital spending, as these were arguably clear and exogenous policy decisions. On...
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We compare the general tax provisions and investment incentives in the Philippines to six other east-Asian economies … relatively high in the Philippines, while investment incentives are comparable to those in neighboring countries. Tax holidays …
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We compare the general tax provisions and investment incentives in the Philippines to six other east-Asian economies … relatively high in the Philippines, while investment incentives are comparable to those in neighboring countries. Tax holidays …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014409054
the Philippines. Our model shows that the impact of extremely rare typhoons on GDP could already be systemic and worsen …, partly thanks to the strength of Philippines' banks and economy before the COVID crisis. However, more work is needed before …
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Projection Model (QPM). In its new version, the Policy Analysis Model for the Philippines (PAMPh2.0) integrates forward …
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Structural transformation depends not only on how much countries export but also on what they export and with whom they trade. This paper breaks new ground in analyzing India's exports by the technological content, quality, sophistication, and complexity of the export basket. We identify five...
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Uganda has registered one of the most impressive economic turnarounds of recent decades. The amelioration of conflict and wide ranging economic reforms kick-started rapid economic growth that has now been sustained for some 20 years. But there is a strong sense in policy making circles that...
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Curbing carbon emissions to meet the targets set in the Paris Agreement requires the deployment of low carbon technologies (LCTs) at a global scale. This paper assesses the role of climate and trade policies in fostering LCT diffusion through trade. Leveraging a comprehensive database of climate...
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