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This report examines the role of infrastructure in explaining why the region lags so far behind the rest of the country. More importantly, it looks at how improved infrastructure may help the region catch up. Infrastructure is examined here through its impact on social as well as economic...
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This paper analyzes the growth pathways of 1,321 regions in the European Union from 2003 to 2017. The aim is to inform integrated territorial investments and other economic development initiatives in lagging regions. Using the definition of lagging regions from the European Commission's Catching...
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Boosting convergence and shared prosperity in the European Union achieved renewed urgency after the global financial crisis of 2008. This paper assesses the role of agriculture and the Common Agricultural Program in achieving this. The paper sheds light on the relationship between poverty and...
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Although many studies consider the spatial pattern of manufacturing plants in developing countries, the role of services as a driver of urbanization and structural transformation is still not well understood. Using establishment level data from India, this paper helps narrow this gap by...
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This paper develops a computable spatial equilibrium model of Central Asia and uses it to analyze the possible effects of the Belt Road Initiative on the economy of the region. The model captures international and subnational economic units and their connectivity to each other and the rest of...
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"After more than three decades of average annual growth close to 10 percent, China's economy is transitioning to a 'new … from rural areas to cities, high levels of investments, and expanding exports -- are waning or having less impact. China … productivity and innovation to help policymakers promote China's future growth and achieve their vision of a modern and innovative …
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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in China has remained strong in 2017, exceeding market expectations. Supported by … supporting economic activity in China in 2017. Net exports contributed positively to growth for three consecutive quarters … implementation of capital controls and greater domestic market confidence, capital outflows from China declined to 47 billion US …
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To better assess the water-energy nexus challenge in China, the Thirsty Energy initiative engaged the China Institute …-energy nexus in China, and the current water and energy picture in China are described in chapters 3 and 4. Chapter 5 describes the …. Chapter 7 explores China's future water-energy nexus using the abovementioned model and summarizes the main findings for …
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