APEC Symposium on Socio-Economic Disparity-Proceedings, November 2006 One aim of this workshop is to deepen the understanding of socio-economic disparity issues and to share experiences and policy responses among APEC members. APEC #206-EC-04.2, ISBN 981-05-7011-2, 385pp PDF Downloads [8MB]
Socio-Economic Disparity in the APEC Region, November 2006 This research aimed to help determine the current status of socio-economic disparity in the region as well as the proper policy implications and directions to narrow the disparity. APEC#206-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-05-6817-7, 48pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [500kb] E-mail jt@apec.org to purchase the hard copy Download a brief of the report here
Realising Innovation and Human Capital Potential in APEC, November 2004 This report emphasises the development of human capital to respond to future labour market needs in APEC and contributes to our understanding of the synergies between human capital and innovation in fuelling growth performance. APEC#204-EC-01.2 ISBN981-05-2267-3, Price: S$30/US$20 PDF Downloads [5MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase
Trade Facilitation and Trade Liberalisation: From Shanghai to Bogor, November 2004 This volume presents two papers that address both trade facilitation and trade liberalization. The first paper, "Achieving the APEC Shanghai Objective: A Methodology to Benchmark and Quantify Trade Facilitation Efforts in Financial Terms," addresses several aspects of trade facilitation. The second paper "Measuring the Impact of APEC Trade Facilitation: A Gravity Analysis" quantifies the benefits of trade facilitation against tariff reduction. APEC#204-EC-01.3 ISBN981-05-2266-5, Price: S$30/US$20 PDF Downloads [5MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase
The Drivers of the New Economy in APEC: Innovation and Organizational Practices, October 2003 The Economic Committee has recognised the importance of this development, and supported research by member economies that seek to understand the nature and causes of the creation of knowledge-based economies (KBEs), and to consider how public policy can support KBEs. APEC#203-EC-01.2 ISBN 981-04-9708-3, 100pp PDF Downloads [744KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase
2002 APEC Economy Outlook The 2002 APEC Economic Outlook summarises recent developments and the short-term prospects of all 21 APEC Member Economies. The second part of the report examines the development, regulation and supervision of microbanking in the APEC region. The study shows the contribution of microbanking activities to the development and strengthening of more sophisticated intermediaries and the positive effects microbanking activities have on low-income earners and micro-enterprises. APEC #202-EC-01.1, ISSN 0218-9763, 280pp, Price: S$30/US$20 PDF Downloads [1.34MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Benefits of Trade and Investment Liberalization and Facilitation, 2002 The Benefits of Trade and Investment Liberalisation and Facilitation study shows that trade facilitation, essentially reducing the costs of business transactions, improving access to trade information and aligning policy and business strategies, delivers greater benefits than trade liberalisation, which is concerned with reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade. APEC #202-EC-01.3, ISBN 981-04-7534-9, Price: S$30/US$20 PDF Downloads [607KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
The New APEC Economy: Innovations, Digital Divide and Policy, 2002 This book provides information for decision makers about the New Economy. The project examines innovation in APEC service industries, with reference to e-commerce. Comparisons of the key drivers of the New Economy in the United States of America and Canada are provided. The project also examines the seriousness of the digital divide in APEC and compares the state of entrepreneurship among APEC Member Economies. APEC #202-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-04-7454-7, Price: S$30/US$20 PDF Downloads [1.11MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
2001 APEC Economic Outlook Symposium The presentations at the Symposium covered both conceptual and empirical grounds, and were all very insightful. The Symposium examined the regional financial scene with in-depth discussion about financial sector revamping and reform for both stability and development.
The present volume compiles the papers presented and the documents discussed at the Symposium. APEC#202-EC-04.1, ISBN 981-04-8023-7 PDF Downloads [2.1MB]
New Economy and APEC, 2001 The report addresses questions about the fundamental underpinnings of the New Economy, potential policy reform and structural adjustment, and the pace and feasibility of ongoing policy initiatives. It both reviews existing empirical research and develops new analysis; and it includes 16 case studies on how businesses, civil society and governments are being transformed by technologies and policy developments. APEC #201-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-04-5057-5, 210pp, Price: S$30/US$20 PDF Downloads [1.2MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
APEC Economies Beyond the Asian Crisis: Building the Future of APEC Economies "Move Forward on the New Economy and Entrepreneurship", 2000 This is the final report of a two-year research project entitled "APEC Economies beyond the Asian Crisis". The project aimed to highlight the factors shaping the future of APEC Economies, to outline likely scenarios for growth and trade in the APEC region, and to set out broad policy directions to achieve sustainable growth and equitable development.
The prior report to issue is APEC Economies beyond the Asian Crisis: A progress report. APEC #00-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-04-3176-7, 168pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [1.5MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
2000 APEC Economic Outlook The 2000 APEC Economic Outlook is the sixth in this series. Overviewing the developments of APEC economies to date, the Outlook confirms that the Asian crisis has been contained, and economic recovery is now more prevalent in the APEC region. The prospects over the next 12 months or so remain positive. However, high oil prices, if continued, could pose a downside risk. The Outlook also revisits the Asian Crisis.
As a topical issue, this year's Outlook looks into the intriguing issue of the emerging trend towards regional trade arrangements (RTAs), bearing in mind its implications to the multilateral trade system. APEC #00-EC-01.1, ISBN 981-04-3175-9, 176pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [1.94MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Towards Knowledge-Based Economies in APEC, 2000 The project aimed to provide the analytical basis useful for promoting the effective use of knowledge, and the creation and dissemination of knowledge among APEC economies. APEC #00-EC-01.3, ISBN 981-04-3177-5, 204pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [2.1MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
1999 APEC Economic Outlook This year's Outlook reviews economic developments and prospects in the APEC region in the wake of the crisis, and discusses some key issues arising from the crisis. It concludes that the upward trend observed to date in APEC economies will continue in the second half of 1999 through the year 2000, although the crisis continues to have impacts on APEC economies. It also provides a summary of the trends of various key economic indicators to demonstrate how APEC economies have performed through the Asian crisis period. APEC #99-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-04-1764-0, 220pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [1.3MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Assessing APEC Trade Liberalization and Facilitation - 1999 Update This year's research project, Assessing APEC Trade Liberalization and Facilitation - 1999 Update, has updated and expanded the 1997 study, The Impact of Trade Liberalization in APEC. Its aim is to provide an objective basis for considering and promoting trade liberalization and facilitation within APEC. APEC #99-EC-01.1, ISBN 981-04-1763-2, 48pp, Price: S$15 / US$10 PDF Downloads [380KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Aspects of Market Integration in APEC: Trade, Foreign Direct Investment and Labor Migration, 1998 In this research study, three key aspects of market integration in APEC is examined, namely trade, foreign investment and labor migration. It examines the change over time in the extent of movement of goods, services, capital and labor among the APEC economies. APEC #98-EC-01.8, ISBN 981-04-0734-5, 92pp, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [2MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
1998 APEC Economic Outlook Symposium The discussions at the 1998 APEC Economic Outlook Symposium, held in Xiamen, China, May 1998, highlighted the differences between the Asian financial and economic crisis and previous crises, including its structural nature and its origins in private sector rather than public sector imbalances. The Symposium also considered the implications for future economic research of the unexpected onset of the Asian financial and economic crisis: not only was the crisis not predicted by economic forecasters, the eventual depth and breadth of the impacts were not apparent even several months after its onset. APEC #98-EC-04.2, ISBN 981-04-0602-9, 177pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [1.5MB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
1998 APEC Economic Outlook This publication is the fourth in the annual economic outlook series. It is being tabled at a particularly unsettled and difficult time in the region's economic history. The discussion in this 1998 Economic Outlook of the causes of the crisis and the measures that are being taken to address, it draws in part on the work within the APEC Finance Ministers process, which is tackling some of the tough structural issues in shoring up financial sector prudential regimes and supervisory oversight. It also pulls together the many insights into the crisis that have emerged from the analysis within other major international organizations and within the broader academic and research community. It also addresses the role of science and technology in supporting economic growth and development. APEC #98-EC-01.4, ISBN 981-04-0603-7, 250pp, Price: S$20/US$15 PDF Downloads [928KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Survey Results on the Use of Economic Instruments in APEC Economies, 1998 The survey was conducted to help member economies exchange information and experiences in the use of economic instruments for environmental protection. By building on the practical experiences with these instruments, the survey indicates what works and what doesn't, and may help member economies design and implement measures that are suitable for their particular circumstances. APEC #98-EC-01.1, ISBN 981-00-9242-3, Price: S$15 / US$10 PDF Downloads [289KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Survey on Trade-Related Environmental Measures and Environmental-Related Trade Measures in APEC, 1998 This report on the survey is intended to provide APEC member economies not only with background information but also an essential point of reference in addressing trade and environmental issues in the region. At the same time to promote policy dialogue among the member economies, to enhance the transparency of measures, and to identify gaps and thus help to ensure that all APEC activities are carried out within the framework of sustainable development. APEC #98-EC-01.6, ISBN 981-04-1338-6, 96pp, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [447KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
The Impact of Investment Liberalization in APEC: Policy Reviews and Case Studies, 1998 This volume is the second phase a 1997 publication The Impact of Investment Liberalization. This publication provides full individual economy reviews and industry case studies, in the evolution of investment regimes in the region and the role that foreign investment has played in particular industries (such as in the financial services, retailing and telecommunications industries). APEC #98-EC-01.9, ISBN 9810107653, 240pp, Price: S$15/US$10 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Towards an Information Society: Developments in APEC This study aimed three objectives: to articulate the concept of an information society and to demonstrate its usefulness as a window through which to view and to assess the foundations that APEC member economies are establishing to support continued economic growth; to document the development of APEC member economies as information societies; and, in view of the many policy initiatives being developed by various APEC fora which contribute to the development of the information society, to look at how APEC member economies can work together to develop the infrastructure and supportive policy frameworks required to further foster the development of the information society in the region. APEC #98-EC-01.7, ISBN 981-04-0763-7, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [527KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
The Impact of Expanding Population and Economic Growth on Food, Energy and the Environment - Report to APEC Economic Leaders, Building Sustainable Prosperity in APEC, 1998 This report marks the completion of APEC's response to the mandate received from Economic Leaders in Osaka. APEC #98-EC-01.3, ISBN 981-04-0601-0, 21pp PDF Downloads [177KB]
The Impact of Expanding Population and Economic Growth on Food, Energy and the Environment - Task Force on Food Report, 1998 To address the aspects of the FEEEP issue centered on food and linkages between food and the other issue areas, the Task Force on Food (TFF) was established under the Economic Committee. It was to examine the impact of population and rapid economic growth on the demand and supply (production, trade flows and stocks) of food in the region; processing and distribution; as well as agriculture-related environmental issues; and to explore possible options for initiating joint actions to deal with regional food challenges. The TFF developed a comprehensive analytical program to address these complex issues. The main conclusions have been summarized in the reports. APEC #98-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-04-0599-5, 156pp PDF Downloads [647KB]
The Impact of Expanding Population and Economic Growth on Food, Energy and the Environment - Symposium Proceedings, 1998 Symposium's issues include rising integration of international markets; the transition from predominantly rural to predominantly urban societies; population pressures; food security; and environmental degradation. APEC #98-EC-04.1, ISBN 981-04-0600-2, 246pp PDF Downloads [859KB]
The Impact of Trade Liberalization in APEC, 1997 This study employs a computer simulation technique to estimate the income and trade impacts expected from APEC members' implementation of their trade liberalization and facilitation commitments under the Manila Action Plan for APEC (MAPA). The result quantifies significant benefits for APEC economies. APEC #97-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-00-9644-5, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [412KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
The Impact of Investment Liberalization in APEC, 1997 This report uses case studies from several APEC economies and industrial sectors to assess the effects of rules to channel foreign direct investment, as well as the benefits of more recent efforts to liberalize investment regimes. APEC #97-EC-01.3, ISBN 981-00-9645-3, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [336KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
The Impact of Subregionalism on APEC, 1997 This study analyzes subregional trading arrangements within the APEC region, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the ASEAN Free Trade Arrangement, with a focus on whether they support or threaten APEC's commitment to open regionalism and global, multilateral trade liberalization. APEC #97-EC-01.4, ISBN 981-00-9646-1, Price: S$15/US$10 PDF Downloads [359KB] Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
APEC Roundtable on 'Best Practices' in Infrastructure Development, 1996 The APEC Roundtable on Best Practices in Infrastructure Development was a dynamic exercise in identifying possible needs and possible approaches to advancing public-private cooperation.
A remarkable consensus on many issues and a healthy airing of other viewpoints was achieved among the roundtable participants regarding what was needed to facilitate business sector participation in infrastructure development in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants identified some aspects of "best practices" in such areas as mitigating the risks of infrastructure projects, creating a supportive policy environment and regulatory regime for infrastructure development, and improving communications between the community, public and private sectors regarding infrastructure needs. APEC#96-EC-01.3, ISBN 981-00-8349-1 PDF Downloads [749KB]
The State of Economic and Technical Cooperation in APEC, 1996 This report provides an overview of the mode and scope of economic and technical cooperation within APEC and proposes ways to strengthen cooperation through an outcome-based management approach. APEC #96-EC-01.2, ISBN 981-00-8348-3, Price: S$20/US$15 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
