In recent years, extreme shocks (such as natural disasters) have increased in both frequency and intensity. Consequently, many cities…

This book gathers analysis and ideas to help policy makers tackle the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and build a more…

This Policy Note looks into the efforts of the government to ground policy and formalize the small-scale mining economy. Insights from…

Nepal faces critical energy crisis due to acute shortage of electricity and fuel supply, despite its abundant hydropower resources that…

Fuel subsidies are widespread and debated extensively. The issues with these subsidies are fully acknowledged by many energy economists…

This paper aims to understand the gas-pricing mechanism in the major markets and hence draw implications for gas-pricing reform in Asia…

The tax incentives designed to stimulate firm investment may have a large impact on labour market outcomes. Using a comprehensive data…

Advanced machines and technology replace workers through automation. However, capital–labour substitution need not reduce aggregate…

This paper examines the impacts of advanced technology on a possible change in workers’ skills, wages, and employment due to such…

In this issue of Update from Washington DC.: Orphans in Muslim Mindanao; Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh; Women Entrepreneurs in…