. The aim of this paper is to test two hypotheses: ‘supply-leading’ hypothesis and ‘demand-following’ hypothesis, using Laos …

the most important factors required for understanding present-day Laos. They tend to see the year 1986 as a watershed in … of reform or market economy, respectively. Therefore, they are likely to see the current changes in Laos as the result or … achievement of the reform started in 1986. The year 1986 is always a starting point for understanding Laos today. However, I …

Laos is a small, open, least-developed country (LDC) in Southeast Asia. However, it is a resource-rich economy with … over 570 identified mineral deposits. As a result, Laos has experienced massive inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI … positive and negative impacts on the Lao economy, this issue has been underresearched in Laos. This study thus lays out a …

This study aims to test the existence of J-curve phenomenon in Laos economy using quarterly data over the period of … Laos. The impact of real depreciation of the Lao kip on Lao trade balance is insignificant in long run. In short-run, real …

Laos, is doomed for extinction as a practice for securing subsistence. Little, if any, provisions are made by the planners …

This paper assesses the current variety of capitalism in Laos using Hall and Soskice’s (2001) comparative approach … investments, social and environmental sustainability. The available evidence suggests that Laos can be categorised as a State … task for Laos is now to foster more inclusive forms of state coordination and balance economic growth with ameliorative …