This paper provides a quantitative assessment of the tariff changes implemented by the Philippines in 2005. It evaluates the impacts of these changes on the macroeconomy and on major industries and regions of the country. It also examines the impact of alternative tariff policies that the...

This article develops a computable general equilibrium model of Vietnam to assess the long-run likely effects of the country's equitisation programs on its national economic outcomes and industries. Equitisation is found to be pro-growth as reflected in its contribution to increasing real GDP...