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Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA): Toward a Framework for Regional Economic Integration
Medalla, Erlinda M.; Balboa, Jenny D.; Vidar-Vale, Catherine - 2010
With less than two years after its ratification, many of the economic gains expected under JPEPA have yet to be realized. But while critics may be quick to judge its failure due to this seeming lack of progress, neither have there been costs and dislocations that should have been more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421176
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The fading productivity of schooling in East Asia
Gundlach, Erich; Wößmann, Ludger - 1999
We compare changes in schooling output and in schooling input of six East Asian countries to derive a measure of productivity change. Our results question the impression that all is well with education in East Asia. First, we find that the cognitive achievement of pupils did not change...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010265436
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Technological Innovations in Japan and S&T Experiences in the Philippines: Drawing Policy Lessons for the Philippines
Cororaton, Caesar B. - 2001
The paper examines the process of technological innovations in Japan by looking at the following factors: the initial …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429649
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Prospects of Services Trade Liberalization in Japan-RP Bilateral Agreement
Pasadilla, Gloria O. - 2004
The paper provides a background for services trade negotiations with Japan. It summarizes various discussions on … based on existing multilateral and regional commitments of the Philippines and Japan, and suggests a few key points in … different services sector that can help the Philippines benefit more from a bilateral trade agreement with Japan. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429722
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Preferential Rules of Origin for the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership: Issues and Prospects
Manzano, George N. - 2004
structures, Japan will stand to benefit more in terms of enhanced market access under the JPEPA. Second, there are indications … that Philippine exports to Japan are well placed to satisfy varying levels of ROO restrictions under a value added approach …. Third, the existing bilateral template on the ROO under the Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement (JSEPA) will not …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429724
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Philippine-Japan Bilateral Agreements: Analysis of Possible Effects on Unemployment, Distribution and Poverty in the Philippines Using CGE-Microsimulation Approach
Cororaton, Caesar B. - 2004
The paper employs an integrated CGE-microsimulation approach to analyze the possible effects of the Philippine-Japan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429727
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An Analysis of Industry and Sector-Specific Impacts of a Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership
Escolar, Royce Elvin O. - 2004
Philippine exports to Japan in 2002, were included in the study. For Philippine industries to gain, market access issues on trade … complementary counterparts in ASEAN countries to serve the Japanese market should be explored especially given that an ASEAN-Japan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429729
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Understanding the Political Motivations Behind Japan's Pursuit of an EPA with the Philippines: Considerations for the Philippine Side
Rodriguez, Ronald A. - 2004
This study examines the historical dimension of Japan's foray into regionalism and bilateralism--a radical shift from … policy change draws motivation from certain developments taking place both in and out of Japan, including but not limited to … challenging ascent of China. The study clarifies that Japan's choice of the Philippines as one of the first countries to negotiate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429730
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Towards a Strategy for Manufactured Exports to Japan
U, Peter Lee; Maquito, Ferdinand - 2004
The Philippines has become an export-oriented economy, with exports increasing in significance. The electronics industry, in particular, is a showcase of this newfound export prowess. Traditionally, comparative advantage is the takeoff point for understanding trade patterns in economic theory....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429736
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Movement of Natural Persons Between the Philippines and Japan: Issues and Prospects
Tullao, Tereso S.; Cortez, Michael Angelo A. - 2004
Historically, the economic relations between the Philippines and Japan have been shaped by factors leading to the … each country. Considering the demographic changes in Japan, particularly its ageing population, and the Philippines' excess …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429737