, the resulting estimates, labor productivity, and the characteristics of informal sector production units. …

abundant labor force, rich natural resources, and geographical location.But the country faces many development challenges to … location between the People’s Republic of China and India, and act as a conduit between South and Southeast Asia.In order to …

scholars in economics, environmental studies, demography, history, and sociology as well as the general reader interested in …This highly original book -- the first in a series analyzing historical population behavior in Europe and Asia … -- pioneers a new approach to the comparative analysis of societies in the past. Using techniques of event history analysis, the …

scholars in economics, environmental studies, demography, history, and sociology as well as the general reader interested in …This highly original book -- the first in a series analyzing historical population behavior in Europe and Asia … -- pioneers a new approach to the comparative analysis of societies in the past. Using techniques of event history analysis, the …

The main objective of this paper is to suggest reform measures to address the gaps and weaknesses in emerging Asia …'s financial regulatory and supervisory systems, on the basis of lessons drawn from the global crisis. For emerging Asia, the …-ranging financial reforms, emerging Asia will face dramatic changes in the global financial landscape. The region's authorities need to …

selected jurisdictions in East and South Asia to identify opportunities for carbon pricing in a region crucial for climate …