Does economic growth lead to greater inequality? The answer might surprise you.
Finance, globalization, technology and urbanization – key drivers of economic growth – can lead to more or less inequality—depending on how prevalent they are in the economy.
Linking Asia’s financial markets will help the region respond to the next crisis
Just as past crises triggered international and regional financial cooperation, the pandemic offers an opportunity to collectively improve financial resilience and soundness.
Why have bankruptcies fallen during the pandemic?
Government assistance programs, and relaxed insolvency procedures, have helped keep businesses afloat during the pandemic.
只有立即行动，疫苗接种才能尽快带来度假自由
疫苗接种计划和“旅行气泡”计划有助于重振亚太地区的旅游业，但这两项计划尚在起步阶段，需要各国政府实施妥善政策，为其铺平道路。
Vaccinations won't lead to vacations anytime soon unless we take action now
Vaccination programs and travel bubbles are still in their infancy. They could help revive tourism in Asia and the Pacific but governments need to pave the way with the right policies.
Prices matter when tracking economic development and recovery after the pandemic
Measuring purchasing power is an effective way to track economic recovery after the pandemic, estimate the real sizes of economies, and gauge poverty.
Does good governance matter for post-pandemic economic growth recovery?
Post-COVID economic recovery could be delayed in countries with poor track records on governance.
How much public debt is excessive for Asian economies?
Governments need to strategically use financing opportunities while safeguarding their economies from the risks of runaway debt and poor debt management.
Despite the pandemic, remittances have kept flowing home to Asia’s families
Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home.
Picking up the pieces of the Philippine labor market as recovery beckons
After a difficult year during the pandemic, there are encouraging signs that workers in the Philippines will not only find employment but thrive in the post-COVID-19 labor market.