Abstract
This issue features six papers examining critical economic and social policies in the Philippines. The first article assesses the impact of ongoing tariff reforms on the effective protection rate in the manufacturing sector, comparing tariff levels in the Philippines and other ASEAN countries since the 1970s. The second article analyzes government policies affecting fertilizer prices during the post-war period, arguing that the country lacks a comparative advantage in domestic fertilizer production and highlighting the need for efficient resource allocation. The third paper estimates empirical demand functions for premium gasoline, evaluating the impact of price changes and automobile stock composition on gasoline conservation policies. The fourth article reviews the methodology used by the National Census and Statistics Office in computing the export price index, proposing revisions to enhance its relevance. The fifth paper addresses the challenge of generating annual literacy rate estimates, aiming to bridge the gap between planning needs and the limited availability of literacy data. The final study examines the responsiveness of tax reforms through buoyancy and elasticity measurements, emphasizing the importance of further analysis to strengthen revenue generation.
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