The Philippine Economy: Development, Policies, and Challenges
This book examines all major facets of the Philippine economy and development policy. Contributors to this volume look both to the past and to the future, and their approaches are variously descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative. The book assesses trends since the 1980s, identifies major policy issues, and provides a balance sheet of achievements and deficiencies over the past decade and beyond. It highlights future challenges that need to be addressed if the country is to...
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This book examines all major facets of the Philippine economy and development policy. Contributors to this volume look both to the past and to the future, and their approaches are variously descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative. The book assesses trends since the 1980s, identifies major policy issues, and provides a balance sheet of achievements and deficiencies over the past decade and beyond. It highlights future challenges that need to be addressed if the country is to embark on a sustainable, durable, and equitable growth trajectory. The book also offers lessons from the country's development experience which may be relevant for many countries at the present time. The volume has particular relevance for the country's policymakers, academics and the business community, and will also appeal to a broader international audience.
List of FiguresList of TablesList of ContributorsPt. ISetting the Scene1An Introduction to the Key Issues32Political Economy45Pt. IIMacroeconomic Policy and International Dimensions3Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy774Public Finance1065International Dimensions136Pt. IIIThe Sectors6Agriculture1757Industry2198Services254Pt. IVSocial Dimensions9Population, Human Resources, and Employment28310Poverty and Inequality31111Regional Development34212Environment and Natural Resources381Glossary419References423Author Index449Subject Index455
