, Asia's expanded participation in G-summitry has attracted considerable attention. As original G7 member Japan is joined by …

that the within-country relationship of women's employment and income is, on average, negative in Asia and Latin America … and potentially correlated shocks. In Asia and Latin America, characteristics that strengthen counter-cyclical responses … self-employment amongst women. In Asia and Latin America, there is a parallel rise in paid employment and a sharp drop in …

of Asia and its relation to the global economy. Using the new dynamic global model, we present forecasts for Asian … growth, especially for lower-income Asia. A deeper and more inclusive Asian free trade area can achieve for its members large …