We assess the evolution of spillover effects of unconventional monetary policies (UMPs) on Asia and the Pacific region …, and evaluate the impact on and implications for the macroeconomy. We develop a Panel Vector Auto Regression model for Asia … a shadow interest rate estimated by Krippner (2013). We find that Asia and the Pacific region has responded to the …

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 …

Basel III capital adequacy rules are likely to have limited impacts on economic growth in Asia, but other financial …

This study describes the development of regional financial arrangements in Asia and Europe, assesses their effects on … financial stability, and draws lessons for Asia from European experience. One of its main conclusions is that Asia needs to …

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 …

The COVID-19 pandemic is imposing economic and broader development challenges as never before. Policy lessons from Asia … inequality and environmental challenges increased the region's vulnerabilities. The post-pandemic recovery in Asia and the …

This study examines the determinants of blue economy activities, namely tourism and fisheries, in 21 Asia and Pacific … positively depends on the gross fixed capital formation and access to electricity in Asia and Pacific island countries. We find … support the need for, and effectiveness of, the implementation of sustainable ocean governance policies in the Asia and …