Census of Population

Addressing Policy Issues and Constraints in Agricultural Diversification
    The fruits and vegetables subsector is a dynamic component of Philippine agriculture and has the potentials of fully contributing to the diversification of the agriculture sector. But similar to the agriculture sector as a whole, its full development is stymied by a set of certain policy issues. This Notes discusses these in more detail.

Issues on Counting the Poor
     A credible poverty measurement system is essential in order to develop the proper policy instruments for reducing poverty. Hence, the measurement and analysis of poverty statistics should be done with due care. This Notes discusses the steps--and issues--attendant to it.

Lessons for the Philippines from the US Financial Crisis
     So many things have already been written about the causes/roots of the 2008 global financial crisis that started in the US. This Notes adds its own analysis in terms of understanding the potential economic implications to the Philippines of this crisis and of distilling important policy lessons especially for financial regulation.

Diaspora: Explaining a Modern Filipino Phenomenon
     The term "Filipino diaspora" has recently become a familiar buzzword in publications and public discussions. But what does "diaspora" really mean? And what recent Philippine phenomenon does it characterize? This Economic Issue of the Day focuses on this.

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