integral part of “Factory Asia.” Moreover, the results from a quantitative model of trade show that revealed productivity …

developing Asia's exports and growth. As a result, developing Asian countries are increasingly looking to the People's Republic … trade with the PRC can become an engine of growth for developing Asia. To do so, we examine the structure of PRC's trade … with developing Asia, in particular the relative shares of parts and components versus final goods in its imports from the …

The recent collapse in international commodity prices has both positive and negative implications for Asia … Asia and the Pacific. It highlights that in addition to the macroeconomic benefits, the commodity price falls presents an … opportunity for Asia-Pacific countries to reduce or remove consumption subsidies on fuel and energy. Removal of subsidies would …

This paper asks how Asia should prepare for the disorderly correction of global imbalances. It recommends tightening … easily if they are coordinated within Asia. …

We examine the determinants of financial development in Asia and the Pacific from 1995 to 2011. To do so, we apply the …

We explore how demographic changes in the Asia and Pacific region are likely to influence economic growth and other … dividend, over time population aging could drag on economic growth, especially in East Asia. A second potential problem from …