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Trade policy, growth and employment: a study of the Philippines

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  • Jurado GM.
  • Ferrer RD.
  • Esguerra, E. F.

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Working paper on the impact of trade policy on economic growth, employment creation and income distribution, comprising a case study of Philippines - discusses trends (1950-1982) relating to economic disparity, unemployment, labour intensive export oriented industryalisation, import substitution, industrial production, trade structure, Terms of Trade, inflation, etc.; provides an evaluation of industrial policy and employment policy; outlines present obstacles in adjustment strategy. References.

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  • Jurado GM. & Ferrer RD. & Esguerra, E. F., 1983. "Trade policy, growth and employment: a study of the Philippines," ILO Working Papers 992265383402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:992265383402676
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