The paper presents an updated TFP estimates in the Philippines. The present estimates were derived using a modified set of methodologies, thus may not be comparable with those derived in the previous estimates (Cororaton and Caparas 1999). Modifications were introduced in the method for...

Past studies have shown that Philippine productivity growth has been low compared to other ASEAN members. This is specifically attributed to the inward-looking industrial policies pursued by the government. The country has embarked on major trade reforms since 1980s through its commitment to...

This paper is part of the project “A Review of the Components of the Medium-Term National Action Agenda for Productivity (MNAAP)” by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies and the Development Academy of the Philippines. It summarizes the findings in the different components of...

Based on the chain of causality, R&D translates to innovation and to productivity/ technological progress, which ultimately leads to economic growth and prosperity. There exists a strong empirical support to positive relationship between effort levels in R&D and productivity. The objective of...

As suggested by vast literature, the Philippine economy has performed poorly over the last three decades due to deterioration in productivity. This paper provides an updated productivity estimates for the manufacturing industries over the period 1956-1992. This paper decomposes this industry...

This paper looks at the Philippine postwar growth within a comparative framework, utilizing the record and experience of ASEAN countries as a background. It also looks into the consequences of the rate and pattern of growth on structural changes, income distribution, savings and other variables....

This article has been presented at the Workshop on Methods for Agricultural Policy Analysis held at the UP Los Baños on August 13-14, 1985. Utilizing nine Philippine regional data for 1949-1974 and 12 Philippine regional data for 1975-1984, analysis indicates remarkable differences in...

Comparison of the Philippines and Thailand textile industry in terms of output, export and TFP growth indicates a better performance of the latter. This paper brings into focus the differences between a pioneer and a latecomer to the industry.

The paper argues that one of the major factors that led to the unsustained economic growth in the Philippines in the last 3 to 4 decades is low productivity. The paper surveyed empirical results on the Philippine total factor productivity (TFP) and has found that, indeed, TFP has been declining....

R&D is crucial in a country’s development process. Yet some economic agents are hesitant in pursing it not only because of the risks and costs associated with it but also because of high incidence of spillover, which are usually difficult to appropriate. Hence, to mobilize the R&D activities,...