Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific

Author(s)

• United Nations
• United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Bibliographic Information

Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific

United Nations

United Nations, [1975]-

• 1974
• 1975
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• 2014

Other Title

1976 : Biennial review and appraisal of the international development strategy at the regional level for the second United Nations development decade in the ESCAP region, 1976

1977 : The International economic crisis and developing Asia and the Pacific

1978 : Biennial review and appraisal at the regional level of the international development strategy for the second United Nations development decade, 1978

1979 : Regional development strategy for the 1980s

Economic prospects : preparing for recovery. 2002

Asia-Pacific economies : resilience in challenging times. 2003

Asia-Pacific economies : sustaining growth and tackling poverty. 2004

Dealing with shocks. 2005

Energizing the global economy. 2006

Surging ahead in uncertain times. 2007

Sustaining growth and sharing prosperity. 2008

Addressing triple threats to development. 2009

Pursuing shared prosperity. 2012

Forward-looking macroeconomic policies. 2013

Regional connectivity for shared prosperity. 2014

Note

1990-2007: At head of title: Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

1996-2008: Published in New York

Some issues have distinctive titles on cover

2000: "Economic and financial monitoring and surveillance"--Cover

2001: "Financing for development"--Cover

2002: "Economic prospects : preparing for recovery"--Cover

2003: "Asia-Pacific economies : resilience in challenging times"--Cover

2004: "Asia-Pacific economies : sustaining growth and tackling poverty"--Cover

2005: "Dealing with shocks"

2006: "Energizing the global economy"

2007: "Surging ahead in uncertain times"

2008: "Sustaining growth and sharing prosperity"

2009: "Addressing triple threats to development"

2010: "Sustaining recovery and dynamism for inclusive development"

2011: "Sustaining dynamism and inclusive development", 2012: "Pursuing shared prosperity : in an era of turbulence and high commodity prices", 2013: "Forward-looking macroeconomic policies for inclusive and sustainable development"

2014: "Regional connectivity for shared prosperity".

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

2006 ISBN 9788171885695

Description

The growth rate of the global economy slowed to 3.2 per cent in 2005 down from the 4.0 growth rate in 2004; the growth rate of ESCAP developing countries also decelerated moderately in 2005, primarily as a result of high oil prices and a softening of growth in global trade. Prospects for 2006 are for growth in the region to maintain its current momentum and for price pressures to abate slightly, provided oil prices do not increase significantly and global external imbalances do not unwind suddenly. Prospects for the ESCAP region also would be affected if avian influenza develops into a human pandemic. Efforts are needed both at the regional and national levels to ensure that the benefits of high growth in the region are passed on to the poor by creating opportunities for decent employment for all. It is only then that the problems of the working poor, jobless growth and youth unemployment, which are haunting the region, will be addressed properly.

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Executive summary
• I. Global and regional economic developments and prospects: implications for the ESCAP region
• Overview
• The international environment
• Trade
• Capital flows
• Oil prices: a new oil shock?
• The problem of global imbalances
• Is there a property bubble in the region?
• The challenge of avian influenza
• The issue of inequality
• Remittances: a resource for development
• The outcome of the Sixth WTO Ministerial Conference
• II. Macroeconomic performance, issues and policies
• Regional overview
• Near-term policy issues
• Medium-term policy issues
• Developing countries
• East and North-East Asia
• North and Central Asia
• Pacific island economies
• South and South-West Asia
• South-East Asia
• Least developed countries
• South Asia
• South-East Asia
• Developed countries
• Australia, Japan and New Zealand. III. Emerging unemployment issues in Asia and the Pacific: rising to the challenges
• Introduction
• Unemployment: dismal performance relative to outstanding economic achievements
• Sectoral composition of employment: agriculture is still the main provider
• Underemployment: hidden and high
• Child labour: an issue of poverty
• Jobless growth: neglecting the people
• Trade liberalization: some employment opportunities with the right policies
• The working poor: barely surviving
• Small and medium-sized enterprises and employment
• Youth unemployment: brains drained and wasted
• Multiple causes
• Unemployment among educated youth
• Policy responses: balanced approach and refocused action
• Improving the macroeconomic environment
• Addressing labour-related issues
• Measures for labour market-related institutional development
• Conclusion
• Annex
• Statistical tables
• Boxes
• II.1 The new scenario for textile and clothing exports from China
• II.2 Lack of economic growth and employment opportunities in Pacific island countries
• II.3 Thirteenth summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation: high priority for fighting poverty, managing natural disasters and combating terrorism
• II.4 Singapore: restructuring for the future
• II.5 The labour market in Asian least developed countries
• II.6 Duty-free and quota-free market access for products originating from least developed countries
• III.1 The impact of employment-protection legislation on employment generation
• III.2 The hukou system and its impact on the mobility of labour in China
• III.3 Free trade and employment
• III.4 Youth Employment Network
• III.5 Employment insurance system in the Republic of Korea
• III.6 Looking beyond the information technology sector in India
• Tables. I.1 Selected indicators of global economic conditions, 2002-2006
• I.2 Price trends of major commodities, 2001-2005
• I.3 Net capital flows of developing countries and of all Asian developing countries, 1995-2005
• I.4 Global oil consumption
• I.5 Impact of a $10 increase in oil prices on selected Asian economies
• I.6 Three simulated impacts of a rise in the federal funds rate on GDP growth
• I.7 Change in real estate prices in selected Asian and Pacific economies from 2004 to 2005
• I.8 Receipts of workers' remittances, foreign direct investment, official development assistance and merchandise exports for selected developing countries of the Asian and Pacific region
• II.1 Rates of economic growth and inflation in selected Asian and Pacific economies, 2003-2006
• III.1 Labour-market indicators
• III.2 Employment by major economic sector in selected economies, 1990 and 2003
• III.3 Employment in the rural informal economy of selected Asian countries
• III.4 Child labour, level of income and adult literacy in selected Asian countries, 2003
• III.5 Compulsory education and minimum working age
• III.6 Employment elasticities and labour productivity in selected Asian countries, 1980s and 1990s
• III.7 Extent of employment protection in selected Asian countries
• III.8 Shares of the working poor in total employment
• III.9 Share in employment and GDP of small and medium-sized enterprises in selected countries: average 1990-1999
• III.10 Youth unemployment by subregion and world, 2004
• III.11 Share of total unemployment by education level in selected economies in 2000
• Figures
• I.1 Current account balances for selected economies, 2004-2005
• I.2 Federal funds rate, 2004Q1-2007Q4
• II.1 Relative openness of selected Asian and Pacific economies
• II.2 GDP and sectoral growth in selected East and North-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.3 Savings and investment in selected East and North-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.4 Inflation and growth of money supply in selected East and North-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.5 Budget balance in selected East and North-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.6 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in East and North-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.7 Current account balance in selected East and North-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.8 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in selected East and North-East Asian economies, 1996-2005
• II.9 GDP and sectoral growth in North and Central Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.10 Budget balance in North and Central Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.11 Inflation in North and Central Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.12 Current account balance in North and Central Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.13 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in North and Central Asian economies, 2003-2005. II.14 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in selected North and Central Asian economies, 1996-2005
• II.15 GDP and sectoral growth in selected Pacific island economies, 2003-2005
• II.16 Budget balance in selected Pacific island economies, 2003-2005
• II.17 Inflation and money supply growth in selected Pacific island economies, 2003-2005
• II.18 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in selected Pacific island economies, 2003-2005
• II.19 Current account balance in selected Pacific island economies, 2003-2005
• II.20 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in selected Pacific island economies, 1996-2005
• II.21 GDP and sectoral growth in selected South and South-West Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.22 Savings and investment in selected South and South-West Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.23 Inflation and money supply growth in selected South and South-West Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.24 Budget balance and current account balance in selected South and South-West Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.25 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in selected South and South-West Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.26 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in selected South and South-West Asian economies, 1996-2005
• II.27 GDP and sectoral growth in selected South-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.28 Savings and investment in selected South-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.29 Budget balance in selected South-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.30 Inflation and money supply growth in selected South-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.31 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in selected South-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.32 Current account balance in selected South-East Asian economies, 2003-2005
• II.33 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in selected South-East Asian economies, 1996-2005
• II.34 GDP and sectoral growth in selected least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.35 Savings and investment in selected least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.36 Budget balance in least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.37 Inflation and money supply growth in least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.38 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.39 Current account balance in least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.40 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in selected least developed countries in South and South-West Asia, 2003-2005
• II.41 GDP and sectoral growth in selected least developed countries in South-East Asia, 2003-2005. II.42 Savings and investment in selected least developed countries in South-East Asia, 2003-2005
• II.43 Budget balance in least developed countries in South-East Asia, 2003-2005
• II.44 Inflation and money supply growth in least developed countries in South-East Asia, 2003-2005
• II.45 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in least developed countries in South-East Asia, 2003-2005
• II.46 Current account balance in least developed countries in South-East Asia, 2003-2005
• II.47 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in least developed countries in South-East Asia, 1996-2005
• II.48 Economic growth and inflation in developed countries of the Asian and Pacific region, 2003-2005
• II.49 Consumption and investment in developed countries of the Asian and Pacific region, 2003-2005
• II.50 Short-term interest rates and money supply growth in developed countries of the Asian and Pacific region, 2003-2005
• II.51 Budget balance in developed countries of the Asian and Pacific region, 2003-2005
• II.52 Current account balance in developed countries of the Asian and Pacific region, 2003-2005
• II.53 Growth rates in merchandise export earnings and import spending in developed countries in the Asian and Pacific region, 2003-2005
• II.54 Index of exchange rates against the United States dollar in developed countries, 1996-2005
• III.1 Sectoral shares of employment in Asia and the Pacific, 1950 and 1990
• III.2 Relationship between average unemployment rate and GDP growth rate for 29 countries in Asia and the Pacific, 1990-2003
• III.3 Income shares in total employment by Asian subregion and world in 2003.

Volume

1989 ISBN 9789211195514

Description

UN publication sales no. E.90.II.F.4.

Volume

1995 ISBN 9789211196757

Description

This report focuses on reform and liberalization of the financial sector as a part of macroeconomic reforms, and on social security as a policy tool for mitigating some of the social problems facing the region It presents current statistics on macroeconomic performance, growth patterns, and more.

Volume

1997 ISBN 9789211197396

Description

"Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific" presents a detailed analytical perspective of development performance and policies in the region, with sections on emerging global trends, socio-economic trends, foreign trade, external financial and investment inflows, transport and communications, and conclusions and policy implications.

Volume

1998 ISBN 9789211198157

Description

Presents data from the region for 1996-97 along with analysis and commentary and case studies of six countries. Documents and discusses the appreciable deceleration in economic growth in the region as a whole, and shows that it was neither universal nor evenly distributed. Recommends that future nat

Volume

1999 ISBN 9789211198751

Description

Looks closely at the impact of the Asian financial crisis on the ESCAP region and considers the prospects for recovery. Also discusses various national and international policy measures that could help avert future catastrophes. Stresses the need for countries to create an environment conducive to i

Volume

2000 ISBN 9789211199550

Description

Asia has made a remarkable recovery from the financial crisis of 1997-1998. This edition reviews the progress made in the ESCAP region, assesses the policy intitiatives that have been taken and identifies a number of areas of further action by policy-makers. The survey also examines the international financial system, with a particular focus on ideas for reform such as improved surveillance and the establishment of early warning systems.

Volume

2001 ISBN 9789211200317

Description

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Volume

2002 ISBN 9789211200850

Description

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Volume

2003 ISBN 9789211201482

Description

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Volume

2004 ISBN 9789211203745

Description

This edition of the yearly survey examines regional economic and social developments in the Asia and the Pacific region during 2003. Findings include that, despite the war in Iraq and the SARS crisis, the region continued to show robust economic growth, with an economic growth rate of six per cent whilst inflation was successfully kept in check. However, poverty remains a challenge for many countries in the region. The survey examines the poverty reduction strategies of 20 countries in the region, and concludes that more needs to be done to align them more explicitly with the Millennium Development Goals.

Volume

2005 ISBN 9789211204209

Description

This edition of the yearly survey examines regional economic and social developments in the Asia and the Pacific region, during 2004. During this period, the region withstood a wide spectrum of shocks, including the tsunami disaster of December 2004, although in the same year, it saw the fastest economic growth in four years with broad-based growth accompanied in most cases by low inflation. This year's survey also examines the dynamics of population ageing, with a special focus on how the region, particularly developing economies, can respond to this challenge.

Volume

2007 ISBN 9789211204940

Description

Asian and Pacific nations are rapidly emerging as engines of global growth. In 2006 the 7.9 per cent increase in the size of the region's developing economies represented a third of worldwide growth. Significantly, these gains were broadly distributed among all sub-regions. The area's developed economies expanded by a healthy 2.2 per cent, while even countries affected by the 1997 Asian financial crisis reported robust 5 per cent growth and a reassuring macroeconomic outlook, with inflation under control, improved external accounts and stronger financial systems.These encouraging trends are set out in "Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2007: Surging Ahead in Uncertain Times". However, the survey urges against complacency; deeper integration into the global economy offers exciting opportunities for Asian and Pacific nations, but it also poses its own unique challenges. This publication identifies some of these concerns and analyses the near and medium term policy implications.This publication also addresses the issue of gender discrimination. Restrictions on women's choices and opportunities carry significant socio-economic costs at all levels of society, and the survey proposes action in four areas: economic participation; education; health; and empowerment.

Volume

2008 ISBN 9789211205374

Description

UN publication sales number E.08.II.F.7; ST/ESCAP/2476.

Volume

2009 ISBN 9789211205770

Description

This book studies Asia and the Pacific in 2009. Chapter I analyses the financial aspect and the impact of the crisis on Asia-Pacific. Chapter II explains the issue of food and fuel with their volatile prices. Chapter III focuses on the climate change and its challenge. Chapter IV and V show responses found by Asia-Pacific and give some recommendations for the future.

Volume

2010 ISBN 9789211205923

Description

The 2010 edition of the oldest and most comprehensive annual review of economic and social development spanning all economies in this vast and diverse region, the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2010 assesses the critical issues, policy changes and risks that the region faces in the months ahead as it leads the world economy in recovery from a dire recession. It also outlines the elements of a policy agenda for regaining the regions dynamism through inclusive and sustainable growth

Volume

2011 ISBN 9789211206227

Description

The oldest and most comprehensive annual review of economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific outlines policies to sustain dynamic growth and make it inclusive, such as boosting internal demand, enhancing connectivity to create a seamless and region to wide market, and building productive capacities in the least developed countries. This 2011 Survey assesses the critical issues, policy challenges and risks that the region faces in coming months. It outlines the elements of a policy agenda for sustaining dynamism and inclusive development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Volume

2012 ISBN 9789211206449

Description

This publication provides a review of the region's outlook as it recovers from the global economic crisis, and assesses the region's policy response to remaining and emerging vulnerabilities. Areas of economic and social policy analyzed include growth, inflation, trade and investment, financial markets, employment, migration and remittances. Key challenges ahead are addressed and policy responses recommended for countries in order to sustain their development. The publication also analyses the social and economic risks associated with price volatility of food and other agricultural commodities. Policy responses are outlined for governments in the region.

Volume

2013 ISBN 9789211206555

Description

This document provides a review of the region's performance in 2012 and its outlook in 2013, as it recovers from the global economic crisis and assesses the region's policy response to remaining and emerging vulnerabilities. Areas of economic and social policy analysed include growth, inflation, trade and investment, financial markets, employment, migration and remittances. Key challenges ahead are addressed and policy responses recommended for countries in order to sustain their development. The document also addresses a thematic issue, discussing the current approach of macroeconomic policy making and critically assessing whether it has served development adequately.

Volume

2014 ISBN 9789211206753

Description

The Survey 2014 examines the region's challenges to support its economic growth and to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Part I of the report focuses on the region's outlook as it contends with the ongoing global economic uncertainty and assesses the region's policy response to remaining and emerging vulnerabilities. It also examines the role of sustainable agriculture in closing the development gaps in least developed countries. A special theme is domestic resource mobilisation in the region, which explores the challenges on strengthening tax revenues. Part II of the report discusses strategic approaches to strengthen regional connectivity to achieve shared prosperity, particularly the ways in which various networks facilitate trade, production networks and investment flows within the region.

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Details

• NCID: BA03420786
• ISBN:
  • 9211194083
  • 9211194407
  • 9211194563
  • 9211195365
  • 9211195519
  • 9211195799
  • 9211196019
  • 9211196345
  • 9211196752
  • 9211197090
  • 9211197392
  • 9211198151
  • 9211198755
  • 9211199557
  • 9211200318
  • 9211200857
  • 9211201489
  • 9211203740
  • 9211204208
  • 9788171885695
  • 9789211204940
  • 9789211205374
  • 9789211205770
  • 9789211205923
  • 9789211206227
  • 9789211206449
  • 9789211206555
  • 9789211206753
• Country Code: th
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Bangkok
• Pages/Volumes: v.
• Size: 27 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HC412
  • NDC10 : 332
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Economic development -- Asia
  • LCSH : Economic development -- Pacific Area
  • LCSH : Asia -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
  • LCSH : Pacific Area -- Economic conditions