pollution in developing countries. This paper argues that trade liberalization does not necessarily result in more pollution … intensive industrial development using the case of two economic centers in the Philippines. The study links changes in trade and … policy will affect water pollution and groundwater depletion. Results of a partial equilibrium model, which relates changes …

the environment. It looks at what has happened to the share of manufacturing industries by pollution classification over … happens to pollution intensity with and without trade reforms. The results indicate some positive impact of trade reforms on … the environment and the findings suggest that the Philippines should pursue its current thrust towards greater trade …

economic downturn. The Philippines was not spared the fallout from the crisis as GDP growth decelerated considerably in the … situation in the medium term. This is definitely a problematic scenario given that the poverty situation in the Philippines … a microcosm of the institutional problems that have constrained economic development in the Philippines over many …

Numerous studies have tried to explain the poor growth performance of the Philippines. This paper critically reviews … related literature on constraints to long-run growth, as it applies to the Philippines. We evaluate several factors, namely …

would serve as inputs to national strategies and plans in improving LSD in the Philippines. It develops a Triangulation …

continue to be determined by the performance of its urban system. Overall, however, the Philippines is characterized by its …