IP - Matches

When the GATT and the WTO effectively managed to bring down world tariffs on goods, free trade could have ideally been close at hand. However, in plac..

This paper demonstrates how family size can be an important contributor to poverty in the Philippines. It examines one of the mechanisms behind this l..

The main feature in this issue underscores a glaring sad truth about social and economic inequality in the Philippines. That is, in a government where..

Household savings are important indicators of family welfare, not only in terms of a household's investment and income generation prospects, but also,..

To help ease the burden of medical expenses on the part of lower-income households during times of illness and emergencies, the Philippine government,..

The country's archipelagic configuration requires an efficient maritime transport infrastructure composed of ports and shipping for growth and socioec..

This issue's main feature tells us that the smooth implementation of big BOT projects depends on carefully designed contracts. Using the challenging c..

As a result of changing conditions in the world market and increasing global competition, trade and integration arrangements have become a part of eco..

This research paper examines the politico-strategic motivations of the Bush Administration’s effort to foster Free Trade Agreements to a number of c..

The paper examines the effect of an RP-US FTA in the Philippine agricultural sector. Using an Applied General Equilibrium (AGE) Model, it analyzes the..

The United States of America is the top trading partner of the Philippines and also the top destination of highly skilled and professional Filipino wo..

The paper discusses the state of the Philippine garments industry, with specific focus on its competitiveness and logistics infrastructure, and how th..

The paper discusses financial liberalization in the context of a proposed RP-US FTA. It discusses the state of the financial industry, in general, and..

Intellectual property rights-–copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and related rights-–have become increasingly important with the adve..

This paper examines the relationship between household savings and family size. Household savings are important indicators for family welfare not only..