Rural Poverty in the Philippines: Incidence, Determinants and Policies
Widespread poverty, unemployment and underemployment have been persistent characteristics of postwar Philippine development. The three are interrelated and are influenced by economic, political and sociocultural factors, including the country’s development strategies and the global environment for t...
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| description | Widespread poverty, unemployment and underemployment have been persistent characteristics of postwar Philippine development. The three are interrelated and are influenced by economic, political and sociocultural factors, including the country’s development strategies and the global environment for trade and finance. This article analyzes some aspects of the poverty problem, describes the differential effects of public policies and programs on the rural poor, and suggests areas for policy reforms aimed at alleviating rural poverty… |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7d6621f0b61c4aa3b3559c96c0f94c082023-06-28T06:25:22ZengWorld Scientific PublishingAsian Development Review0116-11051996-72411992-01-01100112516310.1142/S0116110592000058Rural Poverty in the Philippines: Incidence, Determinants and PoliciesArsenio M. BalisacanWidespread poverty, unemployment and underemployment have been persistent characteristics of postwar Philippine development. The three are interrelated and are influenced by economic, political and sociocultural factors, including the country’s development strategies and the global environment for trade and finance. This article analyzes some aspects of the poverty problem, describes the differential effects of public policies and programs on the rural poor, and suggests areas for policy reforms aimed at alleviating rural poverty…https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S0116110592000058 |
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| title | Rural Poverty in the Philippines: Incidence, Determinants and Policies |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Rural Poverty in the Philippines: Incidence, Determinants and Policies |
| title_short | Rural Poverty in the Philippines: Incidence, Determinants and Policies |
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