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Social Security System and Fiscal Policy in China, India, and Indonesia
27 December 2012
Outline This project aims at: 1. To forecast public expenditure for social security spending that taking into account demographic projection in China, India, … Read More
Taking ASEAN+1 FTAs towards the RCEP: A Mapping Study
22 January 2013
Abstract In November 2012, the leaders of the ASEAN+6 countries agreed to launch a new FTA negotiation called the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership" (RCEP). … Read More
Extending the ERIA WG Methodology for Sustainability Assessment of Biomass Utilization in East Asian Countries
01 February 2013
List of Project Members DR. ENG. MASAYUKI SAGISAKA (PROJECT LEADER: Senior Researcher, Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability, National Institute of … Read More
Assessing the Progress of Services Liberalization in the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA)
28 May 2013
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the success of progressive services liberalization under the ASEAN China FTA (ACFTA). First, we calculate … Read More
A CGE Study of Economic Impact of Accession of Hong Kong to ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement
28 May 2013
Abstract We conduct a set of global computable general equilibrium (CGE) simulations to evaluate economic effects of Hong Kong's accession to the ASEAN-China FTA (HK-ACFTA) … Read More
Analysis on Energy Saving Potential in East Asia
01 June 2013
List of Project Members MR. SHIGERU KIMURA (LEADER): Senior Research Fellow, The Energy Data and Modelling Center (EDMC), The Institute of Energy Economics, … Read More
Study on International Cooperation Concerning Nuclear Safety Management in East Asian Countries
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members MS. TOMOKO MURAKAMI (LEADER): Senior Economist, Manager, Nuclear Energy Group, Strategy Research Unit, The Institute of … Read More
Study on Effective Investment of Power Infrastructure in East Asia through Power Grid Interconnection
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members MR. ICHIRO KUTANI (LEADER): Senior Economist, Manager, Global Energy Group 1 , Assistant to Managing Director, Strategy Research … Read More
Study on Energy Efficiency Improvement in the Transport Sector through Transport Improvement and Smart Community Development in the Urban Area
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members MR. ICHIRO KUTANI (LEADER): Assistant Director, Senior Economist, Manager, Global Energy Group 1, Strategy Research Unit, … Read More
Study on the Development of an Energy Security Index and an Assessment of Energy Security for East Asian Countries
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members MR. ICHIRO KUTANI (LEADER): Assistant Director, Senior Economist, Manager, Global Energy Group 1, Strategy Research Unit, The Institute … Read More
Study on Asia Potential of Biofuel Market
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members DR. KAORU YAMAGUCHI (LEADER): Senior Economist, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan. MR. MITSUO MATSUMOTO (ORGANIZER): … Read More
Study on the Strategic Usage of Coal in the EAS Region
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members MR. HIRONOBU OSHIMA (LEADER): Head of Business Promotion Department, Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL). MR. HITOSHI KIRIBE (SUB-LEADER/ … Read More
Energy Market Integration in East Asia: Renewable Energy and its Deployment into the Power System
01 August 2013
List of Project Members PROF. DR. FUKUNARI KIMURA (Project Supervisor): Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia; Professor, … Read More
Small and Medium Enterprises' Access to Finance: Evidence from Selected Asia Economies
11 October 2013
Abstract This paper sheds light on the issue of SME financing in selected Asian economies using a unique sample survey. It elaborates on (i) … Read More
The Road to Bali: ERIA Perspectives on the WTO Ministerial and Asian Integration
08 November 2013
List of Project Members MR. YOSHIFUMI FUKUNAGA: Senior Policy Coordinator, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Jakarta, Indonesia. DR. JOHN RIADY: Executive … Read More
Development and Restructuring of Regional Production/Distribution Networks in East Asia
23 November 2013
Abstract This paper attempts to investigate the features of development and restructuring patterns of production/distribution networks in East Asia, mainly in machinery sectors, using international … Read More
Energy Market Integration in East Asia
26 December 2013
East Asian nations through the dialogue between ASEAN and its partners have been promoting energy market integration (EMI) for a decade. The formation of the … Read More
Asian Fragmentation in the Global Financial Crisis
30 December 2013
Abstract This paper studies the impact of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 on Japanese exports, focusing on international production networks in machinery sectors. … Read More
Non-renewable Resources in Asian Economies: Perspectives of Availability, Applicability, Acceptability, and Affordability
06 February 2014
Abstract This paper reviews the factors that determine the sustainability of non-renewable energy production and consumption in Asian economies. It reviews the recent literature … Read More
Study on the Development Potential of the Content Industry in East Asia and the ASEAN Region
28 March 2014
List of Project Members MR. SIRISAK KOSHPASHARIN (PROJECT LEADER): Executive Committee, National Committee of Film & Video, Ministry of Culture, Thailand. MR. FANG … Read More
Analysis on Price Elasticity of Energy Demand in East Asia: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications for ASEAN and East Asia
07 April 2014
This study uses time series data of selected ASEAN and East Asia countries to investigate the patterns of price and income elasticity of … Read More
Multiproduct Firms, Export Product Scope, and Trade Liberalization: The Role of Managerial Efficiency
14 April 2014
This paper provides a theoretical and empirical analysis of the effects of one-sided tariff cuts on firms' export product scope. The theoretical model … Read More
Education and Human Capital Development to Strengthen R & D Capacity in ASEAN
05 May 2014
Abstract This Policy Brief raises some policy issues regarding the capacity of the ASEAN region's education system in producing knowledge capital as it looks into … Read More
Constraints, Determinants of SME Innovation, and the Role of Government Support
08 May 2014
This paper provides an empirical analysis of potential constraints to SMEs upgrading their capability to innovate, and assesses the effectiveness of government support … Read More
Offshoring and the Shortening of the Quality Ladder: Evidence from Danish Apparel
12 May 2014
Recently a small and growing empirical literature has attempted to analyze the role that quality plays in our understanding of trade. In particular, … Read More
Productivity Evolution of Chinese Large and Small Firms in the Era of Globalisation
20 May 2014
Abstract Using a large firm-level dataset from the Chinese manufacturing industry, this paper studies the productivity gap and productivity convergence between large and small firms … Read More
Trade-off Relationship between Energy Intensity- thus energy demand - and Income Level: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications for ASEAN and East Asia Countries
05 June 2014
Abstract This study has been motivated by the recent shift of energy demand's gravity to Asia due to decades of robust and stable economic growth … Read More
ASEAN Rising: ASEAN and AEC Beyond 2015
30 June 2014
ASEAN RISING: ASEAN and AEC Beyond 2015 puts together ideas, thoughts and papers from more than 30 experts and specialists in the region … Read More
Delivering Results in Standards and Conformance in ASEAN: the Critical Roles of Institutional Strenghthening and the Private Sector
20 August 2014
Addressing technical barriers to trade is a key priority of ASEAN as part of trade facilitation in achieving an integrated economy under the … Read More
Financial Integration Challenges in ASEAN Beyond 2015
25 August 2014
Abstract Financial integration has many potential economic benefits. However, it also carries potential risks. In ASEAN, since its financial sector is generally bank-dominated, the … Read More
Investing in Power Grid Interconnection in East Asia
23 September 2014
Executive Summary Key Findings Scope: ASEAN countries, Northeast India, and Southwest China.For each possible power transmission line for interconnection, the cost and net … Read More
Energy Outlook and Analysis of Energy Saving Potential in East Asia
23 September 2014
Executive Summary Background Responding to the Cebu Declaration of the leaders of the East Asia Summit (EAS) countries, ERIA conducted a study on energy savings … Read More
Energy Market Integration in East Asia: Energy Trade, Cross Border Electricity, and Price Mechanism
30 September 2014
Research on Energy Market Integration (EMI) has been the focus of many scholars, researchers, and leaders in the energy field as evidences, particularly in Europe … Read More
Sustainable Development of the Natural Gas Market in the EAS Region
22 October 2014
Executive Summary This essay explores the necessary measures to achieve the sustainable development of the natural gas market in the East Asia Summit (EAS) region … Read More
Improving Energy Efficiency in the Transport Sector through Smart Development
28 October 2014
Executive Summary This study examines ways of improving energy efficiency in the transport sector of countries of the East Asia Summit (EAS). Among various possible … Read More
Study on the Development of an Energy Security Index and An Assessment of Energy Security Policy for East Asian Countries
31 October 2014
Executive Summary This study examines the quantitative status of energy security in each country to predict the future and to draw out policy implications for … Read More
Infrastructure Investment for Power Trade and Transmission in ASEAN+2: Costs, Benefits, Long-Term Contracts, and Prioritised Development
04 November 2014
This study establishes a system approach in assessing the financial viability of power infrastructure investment for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and ASEAN … Read More
Impact of International Oil Price Shocks on Consumption Expenditures in ASEAN and East Asia
05 November 2014
This paper examines the impact of international oil shocks on consumption expenditure in selected ASEAN and East Asia economies. By including oil shocks … Read More
Deregulation, Competition, and Market Integration in China's Electricity Sector
05 November 2014
This report presents an updated and expanded review of reforms in China's electricity sector. It aims to examine the impact of reforms on … Read More
Enhanced Measurement of Energy Market Integration in East Asia: An Application of Dynamic Principal Component Analysis
05 November 2014
As a part of the initiatives to enhance cooperation between ASEAN and its dialogue partners, the energy market integration (EMI) in East Asia … Read More
