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Measuring the effects of commodity price shocks on Asian economies
Inoue, Tomoo; Okimoto, Tatsuyoshi - 2017
Commodity prices have become volatile over the past 2 decades, and their recent sharp decline has decreased the consumer price index inflation rates for most economies. While many Asian economies have benefited from low international oil and food prices, commodity exporters have suffered. Thus,...
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The energy-pollution-health nexus : a panel data analysis of low- and middle-income Asian nations
Taghizadeh-Hesary, Farhad; Rasoulinezhad, Ehsan; … - 2020
An energy resource as a production input plays a major role in various economic sectors, including commodity production, transportation, and electricity generation. However, increased energy consumption may lead to more air pollution, resulting in negative health impacts in a society. The main...
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Changes in the rural economy in Bangladesh under COVID-19 lockdown measures : evidence from a phone survey of Mahbub Hossain sample households
Mohammad, Abdul Malek; Truong Thi Hoa; Sonobe, Tetsushi - 2021
. Livelihoods varied significantly among geographical areas according to the concentration of the infection and less significantly …
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Urbanization and rural development in the People's Republic of China
Chen, Zhao; Lu, Ming; Ni, Pengtu - 2016
This paper presents research findings on how urbanization enhances productivity and economic growth in both urban and rural sectors. Through agglomeration effects, employment opportunities and income levels can largely increase. In addition, the mechanisms of sharing, matching, and learning are...
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Rural development in Bangladesh over four decades : findings from Mahabub Hossain Panel Data and the way forward
Malek, Mohammad Abdul; Kikkawa, Aiko; Azad, Abul Kalam; … - 2022
The Mahabub Hossain Panel Data (MHPD) was initiated in 1988 and maintained by and named after the late Dr. Mahabub Hossain, a well-known agricultural and development economist who led a number of reputed organizations in Bangladesh (Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies and BRAC) and in...
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Navigating WASH challenges in rural areas : peer effects and infrastructure
Kapsalyamova, Zhanna; Karymshakov, Kamalbek; … - 2024
Despite the well-documented benefits of improved sanitation and washing facilities, a considerable number of people, even in middle-income countries, still lack access to modern sanitation and home-based bathing facilities. This paper leverages household budget survey data from two Central Asian...
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Does telecommunications reinforce rural agricultural extension services : insights from tribal villages in Eastern India
Jena, Pradyot Ranjan; Timilsina, Raja Rajendra; Kalli, … - 2024
Conventional agricultural extension services in rural India have been insufficient due to various constraints, including accessibility, finances, and lack of access to other resources. These services primarily depend on in-person visits and physical demonstrations of farming practices, making...
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Payment system in Indonesia : recent developments and policy issues
Titiheruw, Ira S.; Atje, Raymond - 2009
This paper describes the existing payment system in Indonesia, which is comprised of cash and non-cash payment systems … system. As the monetary authority in Indonesia, Bank Indonesia is responsible for regulating and safeguarding the smooth and … technological development. Although Bank Indonesia expects to be able to provide equitable access and offer consumer protection …
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Reconstruction after a major disaster : lessons from the post-Tsunami experience in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Jayasuriya, Sisira K.; McCawley, Peter - 2008
Asia. Almost 230,000 people died in the disaster. We focus on two main issues: aid delivery and reconstruction policy …
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Information disclosure strategies for green industries
Anbumozhi, Venkatachalam; Chotichanathawewong, Qwanruedee; … - 2011
Asia must deal with weak institutions, growing markets, and strong communities. Factors that contributed to widespread … success of selected programs in the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States are …
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