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This paper examines the countercyclicality of remittance inflows to the countries in Asia and the Pacific. It also aims …. The degree to which remittances are countercyclical is found to vary significantly by subregion: Central Asia and … Southeast Asia, including many remittance-dependent countries, show stronger countercyclicality than other subregions. The …
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This paper examines the developments of cross-border portfolio assets and liabilities in the Asia and Pacific region …. Limited capital inflows to debt securities issued by emerging Asia may be attributable to the early stages of bond market … reflects Japan's preference toward debt securities. Other Asia and Pacific economies have invested more heavily in foreign …
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This paper presents the findings of a survey among 18 central banks from Asia and the Pacific regarding their views on … and policies regarding sustainable finance. It also reviews recent developments in selected Asia and Pacific countries …
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Asia and the Pacific is the world's fastest growing regional economy, a position it has held for over a decade. A major … present a status report about the methods, strengths, and weaknesses of infrastructure financing in Asia and the Pacific at … recommendations for future policy development in Asia and the Pacific. …
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The agriculture sector in Asia and the Pacific region contributes massively to climate change, as the region has the …
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production, iron and steel production, and high-temperature heat applications. The focus is put on the Asia and the Pacific (APAC …
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This study explores the relationship between inequality and structural transformation by constructing a theoretical model, developing analytical frameworks, and implementing a case study. The general equilibrium model we develop demonstrates that inequality exhibits an inverted U shape as...
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This paper examines the effect of institutions on macrofinancial resilience in Asia. Focusing on a panel of 12 Asian …
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This paper examines the relationship between infrastructure development and income inequality in urban People's Republic of China. Recent policies target reductions in income inequality while increasing sustainable urban development. Infrastructure investment plays a key role in achieving both...
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This study analyzes spatial dimensions of inequality under decentralization in Indonesia from 1996-2010 using the hierarchical decomposition method. It uses household expenditures rather than regional accounts and tries to investigate the contributions of spatial inequalities to overall...
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