Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

ADB’s Social Protection Index Updated

This report analyzes comprehensive 2009 data on government social protection programs in 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) used its Social Protection Index to … Continue reading

Saturday, 6 July 2013 · Leave a comment

The Social Costs of Financial Crises

Mathijs van Dijk – Using data on 187 banking crises in 126 countries over the period 1970-2009, I examine the impact of a crisis not only on GDP growth, unemployment, … Continue reading

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 · Leave a comment