QCD topology using scale controlled cooling: Densities and cooling invariant observables

We aim at reducing the uncertainties inherent in the analysis of the topological structure by using scale controlled smoothing and observables independent on the "microscopic" description of the instanton ensemble.Comment: 5 pages, 6 figures, Lattice 2000 contributio

Monetary Instruments and the Control of Liquidity in the Philippines: Focus on Open Market Operations

Monetary policies refer to the actions of central banks aimed to achieve macroeconomic stability and to influence financial factors such as money and interest rate. This paper discusses the framework for analyzing how monetary instruments affect monetary targets and the advantages and disadvantages of various instruments dispensable by the central bank. It also argues for the use of open market operations.central bank, money and banking, financial system, financial stabilization, monetary policy, open market operations, monetary instruments

U.S. Interests and Asia-Pacific Cooperation

As APEC provides venue for exploiting trade and investment gains in an integrated market, it allows the U.S. to strengthen its ties with the world’s dynamic economies and creates a global policy environment that promotes liberalization. Despite the tremendous benefits, however, the American public knows little about APEC. This paper argues that the United States has a vital stake in APEC. It also outlines the challenges the cooperation will face in the future despite good performance over the past eight years.trade sector, economic openness, economic integration, APEC

The Philippine Journal of Development: Its Beginning and Evolution

This paper traces the beginning and evolution of the Philippine Journal of Development--from its conception as a technical journal of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), its transfer of management to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in 1981, to its new challenges for the years ahead. First published in 1974, the Journal's objective was to serve as a vehicle for disseminating research-based papers not only on development issues affecting the Philippines and which had policy implications, but also on other aspects of development like public administration, foreign relations, political economy, business and the like.Philippine development, Philippine Journal of Development

The Reconciliation of Foreign Transaction Statistics: National Accounts and Balance of Payments

This article is part of the NEDA-PIDS Seminar-Workshop on the Philippine System of National Accounts. This paper examines foreign transactions as recorded in the national accounts and the balance of payments statements. While these statements have different uses, consistency between the two is desired due to prospects of better helping users.balance of payments, data and statistics, national account

The Reconciliation of Foreign Transaction Statistics: National Accounts and Balance of Payments

This article is part of the NEDA-PIDS Seminar-Workshop on the Philippine System of National Accounts. This paper examines foreign transactions as recorded in the national accounts and the balance of payments statements. While these statements have different uses, consistency between the two is desired due to prospects of better helping users.balance of payments, data and statistics, national account

Foreign Investments in Philippine Agriculture

This article measures the amount of foreign participation, direct and indirecin Philippine agriculture. However, due to insufficient time and inadequate data, its aim has been reduced to aid further research on the effects of foreign participation in Philippine agriculture.agriculture sector, investment

Foreign Investments in Philippine Agriculture

This article measures the amount of foreign participation, direct and indirecin Philippine agriculture. However, due to insufficient time and inadequate data, its aim has been reduced to aid further research on the effects of foreign participation in Philippine agriculture.agriculture sector, investment

A Study of the Impact of the Phividec Industrial Estate

This article is a product of a nine-month training and application program implemented by the micro component of the Economic and Social Impact Analysis/Women in Development (ESIA/WID) and the Food Systems Program of the East-West Center Resource Systems Institute (RSI). Since the industrial estate has yet to be completed, this article presents an impact evaluation of the project based on its accomplishment on the basis of its expected full benefits. This is in the hope of providing a foundation for policy strengthening and alteration.industry sector, infrastructure, survey method, impact analysis

Science and Technology Development and Promotion in the Private Sector: Some Issues and Recommendations for Policy Research

This article is part of the seminar on “Science Technology Policies in the Philippines" jointly sponsored by PIDS and DOST on May 5, 1989. It emphasizes the need for scientific research specifically the need for dissemination and utilization of information technology.science and technology, information technology (IT), technological innovation