The Philippine Economy

Ramon L. Clarete

ISBN 10: 9814786500 / ISBN 13: 9789814786508

Published by Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, SG, 2018

About this Item

In this volume, a leading group of scholars pose a question: has the Philippine economy rejoined the dynamic East Asian mainstream and, if so, what set of policies and priorities are required to maintain the strong economic momentum of recent years? Successive chapters address issues related to growth and poverty, infrastructure and urbanization, education, health, the environment, energy, development finance, and governance and institutions. The book has been written with a broad audience in mind. First and foremost it is for readers in, and interested in, this fascinating and important country with a population that now exceeds a hundred million. Second, it will appeal to those in the broader development community with an interest in the analytical and policy challenges that democratic, middle-income countries face as they struggle to lift their citizens out of poverty and to achieve broad-based and environmentally sustainable growth.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Philippine Economy
• Publisher: Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, SG
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9814786500
• ISBN 13: 9789814786508
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 2.44H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 2.44 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 600 grams

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Synopsis

In this volume, a leading group of scholars pose the question, has the Philippine economy rejoined the dynamic East Asian mainstream and, if so, what set of policies and priorities are required to maintain the strong economic momentum of recent years? Successive chapters address issues related to growth and poverty, infrastructure and urbanization, education, health, the environment, energy, development finance, and governance and institutions. The book has been written with a broad audience in mind. First and foremost it is for readers in, and interested in, this fascinating and important country with a population that now exceeds a hundred million. Second, it will appeal to those in the broader development community with an interest in the analytical and policy challenges that democratic, middle-income countries face as they struggle to lift their citizens out of poverty and to achieve broad-based and environmentally sustainable growth.

About the Authors

Ramon L. Clarete is professor and former dean of the University of the Philippines School of Economics in Diliman, Quezon City.

Emmanuel F. Esguerra is professor of economics at the University of the Philippines School of Economics.

Hal Hill is the H. W. Arndt Professor Emeritus of Southeast Asian Economies at the Australian National University.