Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific

Author: Economic and Social Commission for Asia

Publisher: Economic and Social Survey of

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9789211207156

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The Survey 2014 will examine the regions challenges to support its economic growth and to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Part I of the report will focus on the regions outlook as it contends with the ongoing global recovery and assesses the regions policy response to remaining and emerging vulnerabilities. A special theme is domestic resource mobilization in Asia-Pacific, which will explore the challenges on strengthening tax revenues. Part II of the report discusses strategic approaches to strengthen regional connectivity to achieve shared prosperity.

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2010
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2010

Author: United Nations

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2009 analyzes how three global crises of 2008 Great Recession in developed countries, food and fuel price volatility and climate change - threaten the development in the Asia-Pacific region. The publication also talks about subregional variations in performance and policy responses. It concludes with converging crises and redirecting policies to achieve inclusive and sustainable development, and summarizes the ways to move forward from crisis resilience to crisis resistance.

Wto Accession and Socio-Economic Development in China
Wto Accession and Socio-Economic Development in China

Author: Parikshit Basu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2009-06-15

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1780632371

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This book reviews how China's accession to the WTO has impacted upon its education, environment, economic and social outcomes in recent years. It has been argued that China's rapid growth in output and exports and subsequent accession to WTO has significantly increased income and therefore the well-being of the Chinese population. However, doubts are now being raised that higher income is generated at the cost of deteriorating environmental and social standards which has increasingly affected the health of the Chinese people, especially those who live in major industrial cities. Also, there is a widespread perception that its accession to WTO has significantly increased social shocks, especially among the farming community, and contributed to poor health outcomes among the rural population. These issues are critically analysed in this book by experienced academics from China and Australia. - Includes contributions from Australian and Chinese scholars and thus, brings together ideas and suggestions from a broad range of perspectives - Analyses China's socio-economic challenges from a multi-dimensional focus - A very useful reference in WTO issues in general and China in particular

Liberalization, Financial Instability and Economic Development
Liberalization, Financial Instability and Economic Development

Author: Yılmaz Akyüz

Publisher: Anthem Press

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1783082291

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Weighing up the costs and benefits of economic interdependence in a finance-driven world, this book argues that globalization, understood and promoted as absolute freedom for all forms of capital, has been oversold to the Global South, and that the South should be as selective about globalization as the North. ‘Liberalization, Financial Instability and Economic Development’ challenges the orthodoxy on the link between financial deepening and economic growth, as well as that between the efficiency of financial markets and the benefits of liberalization. Ultimately, the author urges developing countries to control capital flows and asset bubbles, preventing financial fragility and crises, and recommends regional policy options for managing capital flows and exchange rates.

Community Development in Asia and the Pacific
Community Development in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Manohar S. Pawar

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-09-11

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1135268967

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This book familiarizes readers with the Asia-Pacific region, presents the major social, economic and political issues, maps contemporary community development trends, and critically analyzes the challenges of and opportunities for community development practice in the Asia-Pacific region.

Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

Author: Biman C. Prasad

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1849290830

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Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are two small states that have struggled to develop successful social policies since independence. This study traces their social histories and examines factors that have hindered progress. Future development requires a move away from traditional social structures and a focus on political stability and economic growth.