The Philippine Economy Development, Policies, and Challenges
The Philippine Economy Development, Policies, and Challenges by A. M. Balisacan, published by Oxford University Press in 2003, is a comprehensive examination of the Philippine economy and its development policies. Spanning 466 pages, this book features contributions that analyze various aspects of the economy, looking both at historical trends since the 1980s and future challenges. The diverse approaches taken by the contributors include descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative perspectives, providing a thorough overview of the economic landscape.
Readers will find an assessment of major policy issues and a balance sheet of achievements and deficiencies over the past decade and beyond. The book highlights critical challenges that must be addressed for the Philippines to achieve sustainable and equitable growth. Additionally, it offers insights and lessons from the country’s development experience that may be applicable to other nations. This volume is particularly relevant for policymakers, academics, and the business community, while also appealing to a broader international audience interested in economic development and policy.
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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.
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