Information on "Industry"
April 2013
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15 Apr 2013
"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing
Author: Marc Levinson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the economic evidence surrounding the "hollowing out" thesis in the US manufacturing sector. More on «"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing» -
10 Apr 2013
UNDP Human Development Report 2013
Author: Khalid Malik
Publisher: Chatham House
In this transcript, Khalid Malik introduces the 2013 UN Human Development Report. More on «UNDP Human Development Report 2013»
February 2013
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11 Feb 2013
US Manufacturing in International Perspective
Author: Marc Levinson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report is designed to inform the debate over the health of US, depicting the position of the United States relative to other countries according to various metrics. More on «US Manufacturing in International Perspective» -
7 Feb 2013
Tourism in Yap and Micronesia
Author: Adam Thompson
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
The island of Yap within the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has been identified by Chinese developers as a potential tourist destination. More on «Tourism in Yap and Micronesia» -
Feb 2013
Carbon Efficiency, Technology, and the Role of Innovation Patterns
Author: Sebastian Petrick
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Based on a detailed firm data set on the German manufacturing sector, this study performs a decomposition analysis of industrial CO2 emissions. More on «Carbon Efficiency, Technology, and the Role of Innovation Patterns »
January 2013
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17 Jan 2013
Strengthening Economic Linkages Between South Asia and East Asia
Author: Pradumna B Rana, Chia Wai-Mun
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper argues that South Asian countries need to embark on a second round of “Look East” Policies (LEP2) to (1) link themselves to production networks in East Asia and (2) develop production networks in manufacturing and services within their reg... More on «Strengthening Economic Linkages Between South Asia and East Asia» -
Jan 2013
India, China and the Nathu La: Securing Trade and Safeguarding the Eco System
Author: Panu Pazo
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
The Nathu La, which connects China's Tibet Autonomous Region with the Indian state of Sikkim, is rich in natural resources but also resides in the rich and fragile Himalayan biosphere. More on «India, China and the Nathu La: Securing Trade and Safeguarding the Eco System» -
2013
Achieving Development Success
Author: Augustin K. Fosu
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This policy brief highlights successful development strategies from the developing world. More on «Achieving Development Success» -
2013
Industrial Policy for Development
Author: Wim Naudé, Adam Szirmai
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
In this policy brief, the role of manufacturing in economic development and the contribution of industrial policy are discussed. More on «Industrial Policy for Development»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Productivity and the Product Scope of Multi-Product Firms
Author: Horst Raff, Joachim Wagner
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This paper applies a theoretical econometric model of firm decision-making to German manufacturing industries. More on «Productivity and the Product Scope of Multi-Product Firms»
