Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
United Nations,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2007.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxi, 166 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
27 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific,
Volume Designation
2007
ISSN of Series
0252-5704 ;
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
"ST/ESCAP/2429"--Title page verso.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Regional economic developments and prospects. Fastest growth in the world -- 7.9% in 2006 ; Outlook for 2007 -- continuing dynamism amid rising risks ; Key economic issues on the watch list -- Subregional performance, challenges and policies. Widespread growth across Asia and the Pacific ; East and North-east Asia -- external demand boosts growth ; North and Central Asia -- oil and gas fuel spectacular growth ; Pacific Island countries -- robust growth, continuing challenges ; South and South-west Asia -- growth momentum sustained ; South-east Asia -- growth accelerates on the back of strong exports ; Developed countries -- modest growth but Japan's revival bodes well for the Asia-Pacific region -- Gender inequality continues -- at great cost. Economic and social costs of gender discrimination ; Progress towards narrowing the gender gap ; Eliminating gender discrimination -- policy recommendations -- Statistical annex.
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TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Economic history.
Economic policy.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Asia, Economic conditions, 1945-
Asia, Economic policy.
Pacific Area, Economic conditions.
Pacific Area, Economic policy.
Asia.
Pacific Area.
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DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
330
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95
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
HC414
Book number
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S96
2007
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
United Nations., Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.