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BL
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997374
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b751744
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| Title & Author
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Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific ; 2008 : : sustaining growth and sharing prosperity.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: United Nations,, 2008.
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| Series Statement
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Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific,
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| Page. NO
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xxiii, 190 pages :: charts, graphs, tables ;; 27 cm.
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| ISBN
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9211205379
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: 9789211205374
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Includes bibliographical references.
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| Contents
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Regional socio-economic developments and prospects. Growth to moderate in 2008 but remain robust ; Downside risks to the 2008 outlook -- navigating the subprime crisis ; Mid-term policy issues on the watch list -- Subregional performance and medium-term challenges. Robust growth despite slowing exports ; East and North-east Asia: growth supported by domestic demand and ties with China ; North and Central Asia: among the most dynamic in the region ; Pacific island developing countries: modest growth ; South and South-west Asia: strong growth continues ; South-east Asia: domestic demand supports GDP growth despite a small decline in export dynamism ; Developed economies: continued growth heightens capacity constraints -- Unequal benefits of growth -- agriculture left behind. Diagnosing Asia-Pacific's waning agriculture ; Agriculture -- a powerful driver of poverty reduction and social equity ; What is holding back agriculture? ; Two strategies to make agriculture socially and economically viable -- 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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HC411.U4A3 2008
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| Added Entry
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United Nations., Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
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| Parallel Title
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Sustaining growth and sharing prosperity
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