Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Interactive Learning-driven Innovation in Upstream-Downstream Relations: Evidence from Mutual Exchanges of Engineers in Developing Economies
02 December 2011
This paper presents a simple model of the innovations that result from face-to-face communication and mutual learning in upstream-downstream relations. To examine the … Read More
Foreign Output Shocks and Monetary Policy Regimes in Small Open Economies: A DSGE Evaluation of East Asia
01 December 2011
Abstract East Asia's small open economies were hit in varying degrees by the sharp drop in the output of major industrial countries during the global … Read More
The Economic Consequences of Shifting Away From Nuclear Energy
01 December 2011
Abstract In the aftermath of the devastating nuclear fallout in Japan, there has been a harsh debate surrounding the role of nuclear energy in electricity … Read More
ASEAN - India Connectivity: The Comprehensive Asia Development Plan, Phase II
01 December 2011
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) submitted the Comprehensive Asia Development Plan (CADP) to the 5th East Asia Summit in October 2010, … Read More
Impacts of Incoming Knowledge on Product Innovation: Technology Transfer in Auto-related Industries in Developing Economies
03 November 2011
This paper studies two questions on the role of networked sources of knowledge influential to product innovation. First: What is the extent of … Read More
Gas Market Integration: Global Trends and Implications for the EAS Region
02 November 2011
Abstract East Asia is already the main destination of the world's commercial liquefied natural gas (LNG). However, the gas markets in the EAS area are … Read More
Energy Market Integration in East Asia: A Regional Public Goods Approach
01 November 2011
Abstract This study applies a regional public goods approach to the study of energy market integration (EMI) in East Asia, with a view to clarifying … Read More
Energy Market Integration and Economic Convergence: Implications for East Asia
01 October 2011
Abstract Energy Market Integration (EMI) has been pursued by East Asian countries in recent years, but how it could play a role in facilitating economic … Read More
Agricultural Development, Trade and Regional Cooperation in Developing East Asia
01 September 2011
Abstract This book published by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) attempts to address the twin issues of the growing opportunities … Read More
Why Does Population Aging Matter So Much for Asia? Population Aging, Economic Security and Economic Growth in Asia
01 August 2011
Abstract Asia as a whole is experiencing a rapid demographic transition toward older population structures. Within this broader region-wide trend, there is considerable heterogeneity, with … Read More
Links with East Asia for a recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake: Geographical Simulation Analysis
01 August 2011
Abstract Japan is now struggling for a recovery from the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. Although trunk logistic infrastructure has quickly been … Read More
Summary of ERIA Research Projects 2010 - 2011
01 July 2011
The Summary of ERIA Research Projects 2010-2011 provides an overview of both new and ongoing projects that ERIA researchers are currently working on as of … Read More
Harmonizing Biodiesel Fuel Standards in East Asia: Current Status, Challenges and Way Forward
02 May 2011
Abstract This paper discusses the development of and policy towards biodiesel fuel (BDF) in the East Asia Summit (EAS) Region (hereafter East Asia), with a … Read More
Liberalization of Trade in Services under ASEAN+n: A Mapping Exercise
01 May 2011
Abstract This study maps out the degree of liberalization of trade in services under four ASEAN+n frameworks. After constructing a database showing the existence of … Read More
"Analysis on Energy Saving Potential in East Asia"
01 March 2011
Republic of Korea : Dr. Soo-Il Kim,Research Fellow, Energy Supply and Demand Analysis Division Energy Economics Institute (KEEI). Lao PDR : Mr. Khamso Kouphokham,Chief, … Read More
Towards a Competitive ASEAN Single Market : Sectoral Analysis
01 March 2011
Abstract The ERIA research working group on economic integration toward an ASEAN Economic Community has conducted various studies on actual policies, and the current degree … Read More
Globalization and Innovation in East Asia
01 March 2011
How is globalization related to innovation? Is globalization a cause of innovation, or is innovation a cause of globalization, or both? Does increased … Read More
Impact of Conditional Cash Transfers on Growth, Income Distribution and Poverty in Selected ASEAN Countries
01 March 2011
In fiscal year 2009, ERIA completed a research project entitled: "Social Protection in East Asia - Current State and Challenges". Thirteen country experts … Read More
A Comparative Study on the Role of University and PRI as External Resources for Firms' Innovation
01 March 2011
Improvement of the innovation capability of firms in the region depends on how successfully they have leveraged their internal and external resources. This … Read More
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Access to Finance in Selected East Asian Economies
01 March 2011
Abstract Findings from ERIA's SME research project in FY 2009 confirms that access to finance is amongst the most critical factors determining the competitive readiness … Read More
Sustainability Assessment methodology for Biomass Energy Utilization for Small and Large Scale Initiatives: Lessons Learned from Pilot Studies in Selected East Asian Countries
01 March 2011
The fourth phase of the working group culminated several years of developing and testing methodology for assessing sustainability of biomass utilization in East … Read More
Deepen Understanding and Move Forward: Energy Market Integration in East Asia
01 March 2011
It is widely believed that EMI in East Asia is beneficial for both developed and developing countries. However, such benefits are more often … Read More
ASEAN +1 FTAS and Global Value Chains in East Asia
01 March 2011
ASEAN economies as a group have signed free trade agreements with China, Japan, Korea, India and Australia/New Zealand. There is now an interest in forming … Read More
Location Choice of Multinational Enterprises in China: Comparison between Japan and Taiwan
01 March 2011
Abstract This paper explores the location choice of MNEs in China, shedding special light on the role of agglomeration of same-nationality firms. In particular, … Read More
