Trade, Competitiveness and Finance in the Philippine Manufacturing Sector, 1980-1995 (original) (raw)

The Philippines in the global trading environment: looking back and the road ahead

Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) …, 2002

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Trade and Industrial Policy Beyond 2000: An Assessment of the Philippine Economy

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A Study on the Trade and Investment Policies of Developing Countries: The Case of the Philippines

The PIDS Discussion Paper Series constitutes studies that are preliminary and subject to further revisions. They are being circulated in a limited number of copies only for purposes of soliciting comments and suggestions for further refinements. The studies under the Series are unedited and unreviewed. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Institute. Not for quotation without permission from the author(s) and the Institute.

State of Trade and Investments in the Philippines

2006

The last two decades have witnessed a tremendous increase in global trade and investments. This has been followed by a shift in the pattern of FDI inflow, which had gradually become more favorable to the developing countries. Consequently, this resulted in an increase in competition among developing countries to attract FDI, resulting in further liberalization of economies, removal or loosening of restrictions on operations of foreign firms in host countries and higher investment incentives. This also prompted economies to form or join regional trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. Like most developing countries, the Philippines positioned itself for this transition. Investment policies had been revised to create a more favorable investment environment. Incentive packages to foreign investors are also improved. Yet despite these efforts, the Philippines continue to lag behind, especially relative to other countries in Southeast Asia, in capturing a sizeable portion of ...

An Econometric Model of Industry, Foreign Trade, and Economic Development in Philippines, 1990-2006

Applied Econometrics and International Development

We analyze economic development in Philippines for the period 1990-2006, with special focus on inter-sectoral relationships and the role of foreign trade. We analyze the evolution of real value added of Agriculture, Manufacturing, Industry and Services, and we present an econometric model which shows the important and positive impact of manufacturing and foreign trade on economic development. JEL codes: C51,

An Analysis of Philippine Trade Reforms in 1995-2000 Using the 1994 APEX Model

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2000

The PIDS Discussion Paper Series constitutes studies that are preliminary and subject to further revisions. They are being circulated in a limited number of copies only for purposes of soliciting comments and suggestions for further refinements. The studies under the Series are unedited and unreviewed. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Institute. Not for quotation without permission from the author(s) and the Institute.

Transforming the Philippine Economy: 'Walking on Two Legs

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2011

The ADB Economics Working Paper Series is a forum for stimulating discussion and eliciting feedback on ongoing and recently completed research and policy studies undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, or resource persons. The series deals with key economic and development problems, particularly those facing the Asia and Pacific region; as well as conceptual, analytical, or methodological issues relating to project/program economic analysis, and statistical data and measurement. The series aims to enhance the knowledge on Asia's development and policy challenges; strengthen analytical rigor and quality of ADB's country partnership strategies, and its subregional and country operations; and improve the quality and availability of statistical data and development indicators for monitoring development effectiveness. The ADB Economics Working Paper Series is a quick-disseminating, informal publication whose titles could subsequently be revised for publication as articles in professional journals or chapters in books. The series is maintained by the Economics and Research Department.

"Philippine Manufacturing Sector: A Narrative Report"

Philippine manufacturing sector had experienced a renaissance, or using the government’s terminology, a resurgence. While experiencing sustained growth in the last four to five years, the reality of the enigmatic turn during the 60s up to the early 90s still hunts this particular economic sector. It is primarily due to the country’s head start as a developed nation in the 60s compared to our neighboring countries yet experienced stagnation and worst lagged behind amongst Asian countries because of the following factors enumerated by World Bank Organization, namely: lack of structural transformation; barrier to domestic competition; underinvestment in physical and human capital; private sector’s reluctance to invest; problematic business regulations; and existing labor regulations. The first of these is the most crucial factor as it supports agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors in equal terms. 2014 saw the adoption of a new policy dubbed by DTI and BOI as the Manufacturing Resurgence Program (2014-2025), of which aims to introduce a new industrial policy and stimulate the resurgence of the country’s manufacturing industry. With majority of the needed pieces in place, only time and the government’s full support, will able to tell if by 2025, we will able to see an industry that embodies a mantra of “a manufacturing industry for the Filipinos, by the Filipinos”.