The Philippine Economy : Development, Policies, and Challenges

List of Figures xv List of Tables xix List of Contributors xxiii PART I Setting the Scene An Introduction to the Key Issues 3(42) Arsenio M. Balisacan Hal Hill Political Economy 45(32) Emmanuel S. de Dios Paul D. Hutchcroft PART II Macroeconomic Policy and International Dimensions Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy 77(29) Maria Socorro Gochoco-Bautista Dante Canlas Public Finance 106(30) Gerardo P. Sicat Rahimaisa D. Abdula International Dimensions 136(39) Romeo Bautista Gwendolyn Tecson PART III The Sectors Agriculture 175(44) Cristina C. David Industry 219(35) Hal Hill Services 254(29) Ma. Joy V. Abrenica Gilberto M. Llanto PART IV Social Dimensions Population, Human Resources, and Employment 283(28) Alejandro N. Herrin Ernesto M. Pernia Poverty and Inequality 311(31) Arsenio M. Balisacan Regional Development 342(39) Rosario G. Manasan Shiladitya Chatterjee Environment and Natural Resources 381(38) Ian Coxhead Sisira Jayasuriya Glossary 419(4) References 423(26) Author Index 449(6) Subject Index 455