Demonetisation:20% High-Value Notes May Be Destroyed, a Hit of 1-2% of GDP; Move a Long-Run Positive
Demonetization of high-value currency notes (Rs500 and Rs1000 denomination) has slowed down activity levels significantly given that cash...
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The Prospects for Pension Reform in China
China’s introduction of pensions has been a brave effort continually embroiled in titanic headwinds. Issues frequently raised are lack of...
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Global Competitiveness Index 2016: Winners and Losers in Asia
India is surging in global competitiveness, gaining 16 positions in the rankings - the largest gain of any country ever. Backed by expanding...
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Looking Beyond the Fed: Is Demand for Asian Exports Picking Up?
Asian economies are more likely to be resilient to the Fed’s rate increases if global demand is growing. Indeed, in light of a brighter trade...
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Indonesia: The Recovery Is Here, and Will Be Aided by More Monetary Easing
Non-oil/gas exports and imports, the missing element in Indonesia's economic recovery, jumped on the growth bandwagon in August, as cement and car...
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