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BL
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| Record Number
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1036093
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b790463
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| Title & Author
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Surging ahead in uncertain times /\ Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: United Nations,, 2007.
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| Series Statement
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Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific,; 2007
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| Page. NO
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xxi, 166 pages :: illustrations (some color) ;; 27 cm.
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| ISBN
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9211204941
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: 9789211204940
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| Notes
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"ST/ESCAP/2429"--Title page verso.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references.
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| Contents
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Regional economic developments and prospects. Fastest growth in the world -- 7.9% in 2006 ; Outlook for 2007 -- continuing dynamism amid rising risks ; Key economic issues on the watch list -- Subregional performance, challenges and policies. Widespread growth across Asia and the Pacific ; East and North-east Asia -- external demand boosts growth ; North and Central Asia -- oil and gas fuel spectacular growth ; Pacific Island countries -- robust growth, continuing challenges ; South and South-west Asia -- growth momentum sustained ; South-east Asia -- growth accelerates on the back of strong exports ; Developed countries -- modest growth but Japan's revival bodes well for the Asia-Pacific region -- Gender inequality continues -- at great cost. Economic and social costs of gender discrimination ; Progress towards narrowing the gender gap ; Eliminating gender discrimination -- policy recommendations -- Statistical annex.
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Economic history.
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Economic policy.
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Asia, Economic conditions, 1945-
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Asia, Economic policy.
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Pacific Area, Economic conditions.
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Pacific Area, Economic policy.
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Asia.
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Pacific Area.
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| Dewey Classification
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330.95
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| LC Classification
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HC414.S96 2007
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| Added Entry
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United Nations., Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
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